Nuverah MohsinDr. OrvisPOS2014-50051Word Count: 866With a Democratic/Republican ratio of only 0.52, Wyoming is a Republican state that was considered the most conservative state according to Gallup polls. Even with a small population, the three biggest issues facing the state are drug use, immigration and the environment. Wyoming faces a concern over drug and alcohol use. 77% of Wyoming residents would support an alcohol tax paid to treatment and prevention organizations. Drug use has become a significant problem for Wyoming, and people believe the problem needs to be addressed. In 2011, the national average for illegal drug use was 8.02%. Wyoming's average was 6.82%, with marijuana being used the most. Wyoming is also ranked as the worst state for methamphetamine use among 18-25 year olds. In late 2013, a man was found to have thirty-eight pounds of methamphetamine as well as 25 firearms. Concerning night drivers, 12.5% ​​tested positive for prohibited drugs. Federal subsidies granted to the state are intended more for drug trafficking than for prevention. A Wyoming doctor suggested the government should devote more resources to prevention because it has been shown to be more effective. The drug situation also exists in neighboring states in the northwest. The marijuana problem is getting worse due to neighboring state Colorado legalizing marijuana for ages 21 and up. Wyoming has passed a drug testing bill. This is not the case in Colorado. Wyoming strives to reduce drug abuse; however, he needs help from the federal government. In 2012, Wyoming was ranked as the state with the highest suicide rate. Indeed, combating the drug problem can help reduce the suicide rate. Wyoming has strong support for immigrants...amidst paper cans in Wyoming. " Immigration Policy Center. Web. May 27, 2014. "Western states want to protect the environment | WyomingNews.com. " Western states want to protect environment | WyomingNews.com. Web. May 27, 2014. "Wyoming's air quality regulations lag in areas where new oil is being developed. " Casper Star-Tribune Online. May 26, 2014. Web. May 27, 2014. "Wyoming group fasts for immigration reform." US Immigration Online | Applying for US Citizenship, Green Card, US Visas on the Web. 2014. .