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What proportion of Australian school students aged 12-17 years has used cocaine?

The majority (98%) of Australian school students aged 12-17 years have never used cocaine. Less than one percent have used cocaine in the past month.

Source: Scully, M, Koh, I, Bain, E, Wakefield, M, & Durkin, S (2023). ASSAD 2022-23: Australian secondary school students' use of alcohol and other substances. Cancer Council Victoria, Australia.

Please note: Percentages may not tally to 100% due to rounding.