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Alcohol, tobacco and other drug use is a major cause of preventable disease, illness and death in Australia. This report consolidates recent information on the availability and consumption of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs in Australia, and related impacts, harms and treatment.
This report is regularly updated with data from a range of sources. There are differences in the source year and frequency of publication. See the Summary of main data sources and Notes for more information. Content is correct as at 28 March 2022. Reports released after this date will be included in the next scheduled release.
There is a strong link between problematic alcohol or other drug use and experiences of homelessness
The proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who smoke has declined significantly
The non-medical use of pharmaceutical drugs is an ongoing concern internationally
Cannabis is the most widely used illicit drug in Australia
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