Do Australians consider cocaine use to be a problem?
When Australians were asked which drug they first think of when people talk about “a drug problem”, 12% chose cocaine. Almost half (43%) chose meth/amphetamine.
When Australians were asked which drug they first think of when people talk about “a drug problem”, 43% chose meth/amphetamine, 13% cannabis, 12% cocaine, 11% heroin, 7% alcohol, 2% ecstasy, 2% tobacco, 4% pain-killers, pain-relievers & opioids, 3% other drugs, and 3% none/can’t think of any.
Source: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). 2022-23 National Drug Strategy Household Survey.
Percentages may not tally to 100% due to rounding.