A listing of current statistics and guidelines relating to alcohol and other drugs in Australia.
National Drug Strategy [website]
Australian Department of Health and Ageing
The National Drug Strategy, a cooperative venture between Australian, state and territory governments and the non-government sector, is aimed at improving health, social and economic outcomes for Australians by preventing the uptake of harmful drug use and reducing the harmful effects of licit and illicit drugs in our society.
National Drug Strategy: Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander peoples complementary action plan 2003 - 2009 [pdf]
Ministerial Council on Drug Strategy, 2003.
The national plans apply to Australians generally and as such do not always relate well to the drugs issues that affect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Complementary Action Plan 2003–2009 has been researched and written to complement the issues raised in these national plans and make them more applicable to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
ALCOHOL
Alcohol and other drug treatment services in Australia 2007-08: findings from the national minimum data set [pdf]
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, October 2009.
This report presents national, state and territory data on publicly funded alcohol and other drug treatment services and their clients, including information about the types of drugs for which treatment is sought and the types of treatment provided.
4832.0.55.001 - Alcohol Consumption in Australia: A Snapshot, 2004-05 [website]
Australian Bureau of Statistics, released August 2006.
This article provides an overview of the level, prevalence and type of alcohol consumption; the health status, risk factors and demographic characteristics of those who drink alcohol at risky or high risk levels; as well as information on mortality and health costs.
Australian secondary school students’ use of alcohol in 2005 Report [pdf]
Prepared by the Cancer Council Victoria for the Drug Strategy Branch, Department of Health and Ageing, June 2006
Alcohol consumption patterns among Australian 15-17 year olds from 2000 to 2004 [pdf]
Department of Health and Ageing, March 2005.
This report discusses the alcohol consumption patterns of teenagers aged 15 to 17 years, based on the findings of five national surveys that were conducted each February starting in 2000 and continuing up to 2004.
DRUGS
Drug use statistics [website]
Australian Institute of Criminology, July 2009.
Data items and definitions: 2008 National Opioid Pharmacotherapy Statistics Annual Data (NOPSAD) collection data guide [website]
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, January 2009.
This Data Guide has been prepared as a reference for those involved in collecting and supplying data for the National Opioid Pharmacotherapy Statistics Annual Data (NOPSAD) collection. This collection is one of a number of data sources that provide a picture of alcohol and other drug treatment services in Australia.
Australian Drug trends 2008: findings from the Illicit Drug Reporting System (IDRS) [pdf]
National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, 2009.
The IDRS monitors the price, purity, availability and patterns of use of heroin, methamphetamine, cocaine and cannabis. It is designed to be sensitive to trends, providing data in a timely manner, rather than describing issues in detail.
Australian Trends in the Ecstasy Related Markets 2007: Finding from the Ecstasy and Related Drugs Reporting System [pdf]
National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, 2008.
2007 National Drug Strategy Household Survey: detailed findings [website]
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, December 2008
2007 National Drug Strategy Household Survey: first results by providing more detailed information on drug use prevalence, drug-related behaviours and incidents, and support for drug-related policy and legislation.
Illicit Drug Data Report 2006-2007 Revised Edition [pdf]
Australian Crime Commission.
Provides a statistical overview of illicit drug arrests and seizures as well as profiling the current situation, national impact and the emerging trends and threats of illicit drugs in Australia.
Australian secondary school students’ use of over-the-counter and illicit substances in 2005 [pdf]
Prepared by the Cancer Council Victoria for the Drug Strategy Branch, Department of Health and Ageing, June 2006.
TOBACCO
Trends in the Prevalence of Smoking [website]
From Tobacco in Australia: facts and issues (3rd ed) By Margaret Winstanley and Dr Vicki White. Cancer Council of Victoria, 2008
This chapter looks at the prevalence of smoking in adults, young adults, middle aged and older adults. It looks at trends and socioeconomic status as well as statistics relating to country of origin and the prevalence of smoking among Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders. It also looks at future smoking rates and provides an international comparison.
4831.0.55.001 - Tobacco Smoking in Australia: A Snapshot, 2004-05 [website]
Australian Bureau of Statistics, Released September 2006.
This article provides a brief overview of the prevalence of tobacco smoking and the morbidity and mortality attributed to smoking. Information about the health system costs associated with smoking and the health status and demographic characteristics of smokers is included.
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Alcohol, Tobacco & other Drug Strategy 2004-2008 [pdf]
ACT Health, 2004.
Outlines a series of actions aimed at reducing the harm associated with the misuse of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs in the ACT community.
The ACT Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Strategy 2004-2008: A background paper for the ACT Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Strategy Implementation and Evaluation Group [pdf]
David McDonald, Social Research and Evaluation, 2004.
ALCOHOL
Australian Capital Territory Chief Health Officers Report 2008 [pdf]
ACT Health, Population Health Division, 2009
Please see page 47 for Alcohol Consumption trends and statistics.
Alcohol and other drug treatment services in the ACT 2007-08: Findings from the national Minimum data set [website]
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, December 2009.
DRUGS
The extent and nature of alcohol, tobacco and other drug use, and related harms, in the Australian Capital Territory [pdf]
David McDonald, Social Research and Evaluation, February 2008
ACT Drug trends 2008: findings from the Illicit Drug Reporting System (IDRS) [pdf]
National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, 2008
ACT Trends in Ecstasy and Related Drug Markets 2008: findings from the EDRS [pdf]
National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, 2008
A profile of the Australian Capital Territory alcohol and other drugs workforce [pdf]
David McDonald, Social Research and Evaluation, 2006
Sources of published data on alcohol, tobacco and other drug use in the Australian Capital Territory [pdf]
David McDonald, Social Research and Evaluation, 2006
TOBACCO
Australian Capital Territory Chief Health Officers Report 2008 [pdf]
ACT Health, Population Health Division, 2009
Please see page 45 for Tobacco use trends and statistics.
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Drug and Alcohol Plan 2006-2010: A plan for the NSW Health Drug and Alcohol Program [pdf]
New South Wales Department of Health, 2007
ALCOHOL
Rules of engagement: Policing anti-social behaviour and alcohol-related violence in and around licensed premises [website]
Bureau of Crime Statistics and research, NSW, 2009.
Alcohol use in adults [website]
Health-related behaviours data book: The Health of the people of New South Wales: Report of the Chief Health Officer
New South Wales Department of Health, 2008
Alcohol use by Health Area [website]
Health-related behaviours data book: The Health of the people of New South Wales: Report of the Chief Health Officer
New South Wales department of health, 2008.
Alcohol attributable deaths by sex, 1997-2006 [website]
Health-related behaviours data book: The Health of the people of New South Wales: Report of the Chief Health Officer
New South Wales department of health, 2008.
Alcohol related crime for each NSW Local Government Area: Numbers, proportions, rates, trends and ratios [website]
Bureau of Crime Statistics and research, NSW, 2008.
Alcohol and other drug treatment services in NSW: findings from the national minimum data set (NMDS) 2007-08 [website]
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, December 2009.
This bulletin includes statistics and information on client profiles, treatment agencies, drugs of concern and treatment profiles.
DRUGS
New South Wales Drug trends 2008: findings from the Illicit Drug Reporting System (IDRS) [pdf]
National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, 2008
NSW Trends in Ecstasy and Related Drug Markets 2008: findings from the EDRS [pdf]
National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, 2008
Substance use in secondary school students, aged 12-27 years, 2005 [website]
Health-related behaviours data book: The Health of the people of New South Wales: Report of the Chief Health Officer
New South Wales department of health, 2008.
Deaths from opiates, psychostimulants and benzodiazepines, persons aged 15-44 years, 1997-2006 [website]
Health-related behaviours data book: The Health of the people of New South Wales: Report of the Chief Health Officer
New South Wales department of health, 2008.
Opioid Treatment Program use by Aboriginality, 2001-2008. [website]
Health-related behaviours data book: The Health of the people of New South Wales: Report of the Chief Health Officer
New South Wales department of health, 2008.
TOBACCO
Health-related behaviours data book: The Health of the people of New South Wales: Report of the Chief Health Officer [pdf]
New South Wales department of health, 2008.
Pages 54-84 look at smoking status trends in adults and school students as well as smoking by health areas. It also gathers statistics on smoking bans, smoking attributed deaths and hospitalizations in NSW.
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Alcohol and other Drugs Program: profile of services and interventions project final report [pdf]
Northern Territory Department of Health and Community Services, 2005
The Alcohol and Other Drugs Program (AODP) has a key focus on the development, delivery and contracting of alcohol and other drug interventions and programs to help people with substance misuse problems. $8.5 million is invested each year to provide these services, most of which are delivered through a range of non government agencies across the Northern Territory.
ALCOHOL
Northern Territory alcohol indicators 2006-07 [website]
Northern Territory Department of Justice, 2008
Statistics on health as well as alcohol related harm consumption.
Alcohol and other drug treatment services in the Northern Territory 2007-07: findings from the National Minimum Data Set [website]
AIHW & NT Department of Health & Community Services, December 2009.
DRUGS
Northern Territory Drug trends 2008: findings from the Illicit Drug Reporting System (IDRS) [pdf]
National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, 2008
Northern Territory Trends in Ecstasy and Related Drug Markets 2008: findings from the EDRS [pdf]
National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, 2008
Northern Territory Quarterly Crime & Justice Statistics June Quarter (Issue 28) 2009 [pdf]
Northern Territory Department of Justice, 2009
Chapter 5 looks at statistics and outcomes for drug offenders.
TOBACCO
Smoking in the Northern Territory 2006-07 [pdf]
NT Department of Health & Community Services, December 2006
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Queensland Drug Strategy 2006-2010 [pdf]
Queensland Department of Health, 2008
ALCOHOL
Smoking, nutrition, alcohol, physical activity and overweight (SNAPO) indicators for Health Service Districts in 2006 [pdf]
Population Health Branch & Planning and Coordinating Branch Queensland Health, June 2008.
DRUGS
Queensland Drug trends 2008: findings from the Illicit Drug Reporting System (IDRS) [pdf]
National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, 2008
Queensland Trends in Ecstasy and Related Drug Markets 2008: findings from the EDRS [pdf]
National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, 2008
Inventory of Specialist AOD treatment agencies 2008 [pdf]
Queensland Department of Health, 2008
Queensland Health Policy – Service delivery for people with dual diagnosis [pdf]
Queensland Department of Health, 2008.
TOBACCO
Queensland smoking rates amongst women giving birth 2008 [pdf]
Queensland Department of Health (Health Statistics Centre), 2008
A preliminary look at the rates of cigarette smoking among mothers giving birth in Queensland
Tobacco Trends in Queensland [pdf]
Cancer Council Australia, 2005.
Tobacco Statistics Fact sheet [pdf]
Queensland Department of Health
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South Australian Drug Strategy 2005 - 2010 [pdf]
South Australia Department of Health, Februaury 2009.
The report outlines the scale of the drugs problem in our State and the terrible human cost it wreaks. But it also looks deeper - particularly at the social context in which abuse occurs. The undeniable links between drugs, poverty, social exclusion and crime, for example, are explored and analysed.
ALCOHOL
Statistics on alcohol use in South Australia [website]
Drug and Alcohol Services SA, 2008 (updated regularly)
Youth Alcohol Referral Network (YARN) Evaluation [pdf]
Office of Crime Statistics and Reserch, South Australia, 2008
This report contains the findings of the Evaluation undertaken by OCSAR of the Wakefield Youth Alcohol Diversion Pilot (also known as the Youth Alcohol Referral Network or YARN).
Alcohol and Other Drug Use in South Australia: A Statistical Report Prepared for the Review of Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Services in South Australia [pdf]
South Australian Department of Health, 2008.
Alcohol and other drug treatment services in South Australia 2007-08: findings from the National Minimum Data Set [website]
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, December 2009.
DRUGS
Statistics on Illicit Drug Use in South Australia [website]
Drug and Alcohol Services SA, 2008
South Australia Drug trends 2008: findings from the Illicit Drug Reporting System (IDRS) [pdf]
National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, 2008
South Australia Trends in Ecstasy and Related Drug Markets 2008: findings from the EDRS [pdf]
National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, 2008
Police Drug Diversion Initiative (PDDI) Evaluation [pdf]
Office of crime statistics and research, South Australia, 2008
This report contains the findings of the Evaluation of the Police Drug Diversion Initiative (PDDI) undertaken by OCSAR
Trends in ecstasy and alcohol use by regular ecstasy users in South Australia from 2000-06 [pdf]
Drug and Alcohol Services SA, 2007
Risk Perception and drug driving among illicit drug users in Adelaide [pdf]
Drug and Alcohol Services SA, 2006
TOBACCO
Statistics on Tobacco Use in South Australia [website]
Drug and Alcohol Services SA, 2008
Smoking Rates among South Australian Secondary School Children [pdf]
QuitSA, 2005.
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Alcohol & Other Drugs Strategy 2006-2009 [pdf]
Hobart City Council. 2005
ALCOHOL
Alcohol and other drug treatment services in Tasmania 2007-08: findings from the national minimum data set [website]
Australian Institute of health and Welfare, December 2009.
Tasmanian Alcohol Trends 2008 [pdf]
Tasmanian Department of Health, 2008.
1384.6 - Statistics - Alcohol Consumption - Tasmania, 2005 [website]
Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2006
DRUGS
Tasmanian Drug trends 2008: findings from the Illicit Drug Reporting System (IDRS) [pdf]
National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, 2008
Tasmanian Trends in Ecstasy and Related Drug Markets 2008: findings from the EDRS [pdf]
National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, 2008
1384.6 - Statistics - Drug Offences - Tasmania, 2005 [website]
Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2006
TOBACCO
Tobacco use in Tasmania [website]
QUIT Tasmania
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Improving health, reducing harm: Victorian Drug Strategy 2006 - 2009 [pdf]
Victoria Department of Human Services, 2006.
ALCOHOL
Alcohol and other drug treatment services in Victoria 2007-08: findings from the national minimum data set [website]
Australian Institute of health and Welfare, December 2009.
Victorias Alcohol Action Plan 2008 - 2013 [pdf]
Victoria Department of Human Services, 2008.
A summary of alcohol-related harm for Victorian local government areas 2005 [pdf]
Turning Point Victoria, 2006.
The Victorian Alcohol Statistics Handbook Volume 8: Alcohol use and related harm among young people across Victorian Local Government Areas 2006. [pdf]Turning Point Victoria, 2006.
DRUGS
Victorian Drug trends 2008: findings from the Illicit Drug Reporting System (IDRS) [pdf]
National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, 2008
Victorian Trends in Ecstasy and Related Drug Markets 2008: findings from the EDRS [pdf]
National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, 2008
The Victorian drug statistics handbook 2006: patterns of drug use and related harm in Victoria [pdf]
Victoria Department of Human Services, 2006
This handbook describes the major patterns of drug use and associated harms experienced in Victoria bringing together results from all the drug-related primary and secondary data sources available in Victoria
TOBACCO
Smoking prevalence and consumption in Victoria: key findings from the 1998–2003 population surveys. [pdf]
Centre for Behavioural Research in Cancer, Cancer Council Victoria, 2005.
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Western Australia Alcohol and Drug Strategy 2005 - 2009 [pdf]
WA Department of Health, Drug & Alcohol Office, 2005.
Strong Spirit, Strong Mind: WA Aboriginal Alcohol & Other Drugs Action Plan, 2005 - 2009 [pdf]
WA Department of Health, Drug & Alcohol Office, 2005
ALCOHOL
Alcohol and other drug treatment services in Western Australia 2007-08: findings from the national minimum data set [website]
Australian Institute of health and Welfare, December 2009.
The Western Australia Alcohol Plan 2006 - 2009 [pdf]
WA Department of Health, Drug & Alcohol Office, 2005
Alcohol prevalence, Western Australia: 2004 [pdf]
WA Department of Health, Drug & Alcohol Office, 2004
DRUGS
Western Australia Drug trends 2008: findings from the Illicit Drug Reporting System (IDRS) [pdf]
National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, 2008
Western Australia Trends in Ecstasy and Related Drug Markets 2008: findings from the EDRS [pdf]
National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, 2008
Summary of illicit drug prevelance 2004 [pdf]
WA Department of Health, Drug & Alcohol Office, 2004
Illicit drug related deaths: state and national data [pdf]
WA Department of Health, Drug & Alcohol Office, 2004
Amphetamine type stimulants, Western Australia [pdf]
WA Department of Health, Drug & Alcohol Office, 2004
Statistical Bulletins [pdf]
WA Department of Health, Drug & Alcohol Office
Statistical bulletins looking at the prevelance of alcohol and other drug use in Western Australia. These bulletins look at statistics relating to treatment, drug related offences, usage and mental health issues.
TOBACCO
Tobacco smoking fact sheet [pdf]
WA Department of Health, May 2008
Western Australian Tobacco Action Plan 2007 - 2011 [pdf]
WA Department of Health, 2007.
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