Do men and women in Australia use meth/amphetamine differently?
Among Australians who used meth/amphetamine† in the past 12 months, the largest proportion of both men (41%) and women (43%) reported that smoking was their main method of use.
Among Australian men who used methamphetamine in the past 12 months, 41% smoked it as their main method of use; 25% swallowed it; 19% snorted it; 13% injected it; and 2%** used other methods. Among Australian women who used methamphetamine in the past 12 months, 43% smoked it as their main method of use; 34% swallowed it; 12%* snorted it; 10%* injected it; and 0.9%** used other methods. * Estimate has a relative standard error of 25% to 50% and should be used with caution. ** Estimate has a relative standard error greater than 50% and is considered too unreliable for general use.
Source: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). 2016 National Drug Strategy Household Survey (NCETA secondary analysis, 2018).
† Meth/amphetamine: This term covers a range of stimulant drugs including methamphetamine and amphetamine. The National Drug Strategy Household Survey (NDSHS) described meth/amphetamine as including drugs commonly known as speed, ice, crystal, whizz, Ritalin, or pseudoephedrine-based cold and flu tablets.
* Estimate has a relative standard error of 25% to 50% and should be used with caution.
** Estimate has a relative standard error greater than 50% and is considered too unreliable for general use.
Please note: Percentages may not tally to 100% due to rounding.