When you analyse Australia’s wastewater, the story of methamphetamine use is shocking. According to the Australia Criminal Intelligence Commission, in 2021 we ranked the highest of 20 countries in per capita use.
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare reports there has been a rapid increase in the number of deaths involving meth and other stimulants, with the death rate in 2021 almost four times higher than that in 2000 (1.8 deaths compared with 0.5 deaths per 100,000 population, respectively). It is abundant and easy to obtain.
