Snapshot of drug use around Australia

Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission figures show illicit drug use increased across the country between August 2016 and August last year.

SNAPSHOT OF DRUG USE AROUND AUSTRALIA:

- More than eight tonnes of methylamphetamine, three tonnes of cocaine, 1.2 tonnes of MDMA and more than 700 kilograms of heroin were consumed around the nation in one year

- Meth was used most heavily in Adelaide and regional WA

- Cocaine and heroin use was higher in capital cities

- Cocaine was the drug of choice in NSW, both in Sydney and the regions

- Heroin was used most heavily in Melbourne and Canberra

- MDMA, oxycodone and fentanyl consumption was higher in the regions

- The highest average regional use of MDMA was in NSW and Queensland.