Key findings:

  • Polydrug use remained high in the ACT
  • There were more reports of heroin purity being ‘low’ and median days of use decreased
  • Frequency of base use increased
  • Recent use of crystal decreased
  • Cannabis use remained high
  • Illicit benzodiazepine use remained high
  • Sharing of injecting equipment increased
  • Mental health problems continue to be a concern

Resources

Author(s)

Joanne Cassar, Lucy Burns
Date Commenced
29 Apr 2010
Resource Type
Drug Trends Jurisdictional Reports