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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.

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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

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- 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.


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