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Ice use in RURAL and remote communities. "I have seen ice destroy the lives of my friends and family"The 2019 National Drug Strategy Household Survey found that 5.8% or 1.2 million Australians over the age of 14 had ever used According to the 2019 National Drug Strategy Household Survey, of those who had used methamphetamines (including ice) in the past 12 months:There are also other groups of people in Australia who are more likely to use methamphetamine or more likely to experience harms related to methamphetamine compared to others. Degenhardt, L. , Sara, G., McKetin, R., Roxburgh, A., Dobbins, T., Farrell, M., Burns, L. & Hall, W. (2016). These groups include young people, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) communities.Other data and hospital records indicate that rates of regular and Taken together these data suggest that, among people who use methamphetamines, ice is becoming a more popular form of the drug.From 2010 to 2019, among PEOPLE WHO USE METHAMPHETAMINES REGULARLY there has been:Source: 2019 National Drug Strategy Household SurveyData from the National Wastewater Drug Monitoring Program (2016 to 2019) indicates that methamphetamine is the highest consumedWhen looking at population data it is difficult to separate harms specifically related to ice use from harms related to other forms of methamphetamine use.

If caught by roadside drug testing, you may face license suspension, fines, or prison.Relatively few Australians report using methamphetamines (including crystal methamphetamine 'ice') compared to other drugs.The effects of methamphetamines (including ice) can however be far reaching, impacting not only those using ice but also families, friends, communities and workplaces.Data from the 2019 National Drug Strategy Household Survey suggestsoverall rates of methamphetamine use have declined over recent years, among those who do use methamphetamine, ice is the more popular form of the drug those who use ice (as opposed to other forms of methamphetamine) are more likely to use it more regularlyMultiple data sources also indicate harms related to ice use are increasing in Australia. Townsville is a city in the north of the Australian state of Queensland. At the time, it was the most severe storm to strike the city since recorded observations began in 1792. & McEntee, A. (2018). Ice is highly addictive, it's relatively cheap and a lot of it is produced right here in Australia. The rise of crystal methamphetamine, commonly known as ice, is devastating regional Victoria. It is both dangerous and illegal to drive with any illicit drug in your system. (2019). "We're talking about a very, very, very small proportion of people in any particular town or location, and that's really important for people to remember. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. "These are some of the things that contribute to it. (2018). If caught by roadside drug testing, you may face license suspension, fines, or prison.It is both dangerous and illegal to drive with any illicit drug in your system. Roche, A. For emergency support call the police or an ambulance on:For personal crisis support call the Lifeline helpline on:For free and confidential advice about alcohol and other drugs, call the National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline on: "Professor Roche said people who used crystal methamphetamine in rural areas tended to be employed, whereas those who took the drug in cities were more often than not out of work.She said the findings showed the need for tailored strategies to support health services and workplaces. Visit Business Insider Australia’s homepage for more stories .

More troubling still, 67% of Darwin’s population claims the city is unsafe for them. Darwin also ranks low among Australia’s top cities when viewed in terms of the quality of life enjoyed by its residents.