Do men and women in Australia use different forms of cannabis?
Among Australians who used cannabis in the past 12 months, both men (89%) and women (80%) predominantly used herbal forms of cannabis (bud, head, leaf), followed by edibles (e.g brownies). Men were more likely than women to use herbal forms of cannabis, while women were more likely than men to use edibles or medicinal cannabis products.
Among Australian men who used cannabis in the past 12 months, 89% used herbal forms (bud, head, leaf), 7% used edibles, 2%* used medical cannabis, 1 %* used hash oil, and 1% * used other forms (including resin).
Among Australian women who used cannabis in the past 12 months, 80% used herbal forms (bud, head, leaf), 11% used edibles, 5% used medical cannabis, 1%* used hash oil, and 2%* used other forms (including resin).
* Estimate has a relative standard error of 25% to 50% and should be used with caution.
Source: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). 2022-23 National Drug Strategy Household Survey.
Please note: Significance is established as p<0.05. Australians who identify as non-binary or a different gender identity were not able to be included in the current analyses due to small numbers.
* Estimate has a relative standard error of 25% to 50% and should be used with caution.