Find links to sources of information on the prevalence, patterns, and consequences of alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drug use.
National Drug Strategy Household Survey (NDSHS)
The National Drug Strategy Household Survey (NDSHS) collects information on alcohol and tobacco consumption, and illicit drug use among the general population in Australia.It also surveys people's attitudes and perceptions relating to tobacco, alcohol and other drug use. Survey findings relate mainly to people aged 14 years or older. It has been conducted every 2 to 3 years since 1985.
This website draws on the highest quality Australian data to provide accurate and easy-to-understand information about alcohol and other drugs. A series of frequently asked questions (FAQs) is used to present data in an easily understood manner.
Alcohol and drug reports - Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)
Explore a range of statistical publications and reports from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). The AIHW is a national agency set up by the Australian Government to provide reliable, regular and relevant information and statistics on Australia's health and welfare.
Illicit drug data report - Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission
The Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission’s Illicit Drug Data Report 2018–19 provides a comprehensive snapshot of the Australian illicit drug market and is the 17th edition in the series.
Report from the Australian Secondary Students Alcohol and Drug (ASSAD) survey which assessed the use of tobacco and alcohol, over-the-counter and illicit substances among secondary students aged between 12 and 17 years.
Global Status Report on Alcohol & Health - World Health Organisation (WHO)
This report provides statistics on the global, regional and country consumption of alcohol, patterns of drinking, health consequences and policy responses in Member States.
World Drug Report - United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
This report provides a global overview of the supply of and demand for illegal drugs.
The Trends and Developments report presents the EMCDDA’s latest analysis of the drug situation in Europe. Focusing on illicit drug use, related harms and drug supply, the report contains a comprehensive set of national data across these themes and key harm reduction interventions.
Report on Drug Use in the Americas
Prepared by the Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission, this report presents findings on drug use trends in the Western Hemisphere.