What is the main form of meth/amphetamine used by Australians?
Among Australians who used meth/amphetamine† in the past 12 months, half (50%) reported that crystal methamphetamine (ice) was the main form that they used. Speed/powder was the main form used by 20% of methamphetamine users.
50% of Australians who used meth/amphetamine in the past 12 months used crystal/ice as their main form, 20% used speed/powder, 14% used prescription amphetamines, 10%* used tablets, 5%* used capsules, and 1%** used base/paste/pure.
Source: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). 2019 National Drug Strategy Household Survey.
† 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.