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War on drugs a 'costly failure' amid record consumption

An analysis of Australia's sewers shows record consumption of meth, cocaine and heroin, triggering a call to abandon the "failing" war on drugs.

AAP · Aug 14, 2025

Cannabis usage climbs since its decriminalisation: police

Crime authorities reveal latest wastewater report.

The Canberra Times · Nov 7, 2023

Melbourne has had Australia’s worst heroin addiction for years. Why can’t the city kick its habit?

There’s heated debate about a second safe injecting room for Victoria’s capital – yet few are asking why use of the drug is so much higher than other cities

The Guardian - AU · Jun 24, 2023

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Illicit drugs trade immune from cost of living pain

The amount of illicit drugs used in Australia has dropped, but not due to a lack of demand or cost of living pressures.

AAP · Mar 14, 2023

Australia ranks the highest among more than 20 countries for meth use

Australia is at the top of a list of methylamphetamine use among more than 20 countries in Europe, Asia and Oceania, a wastewater analysis finds.

ABC News · Jun 29, 2022

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