Alcohol, tobacco and other drug use is a major cause of preventable disease, illness and death in Australia. This report consolidates recent information on the availability and consumption of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs in Australia, and related impacts, harms and treatment.

This report is regularly updated with data from a range of sources. There are differences in the source year and frequency of publication. For more information see the Summary of main data sources and Notes.

Content is correct as at 29 May 2024. Reports released after this date will be included in the next scheduled release.

  • Cat. no: PHE 221
Findings from this report:

Insights from latest data update

Over 3 in 4 overdose deaths (78% or 1,374 deaths) in 2022 occurred at home

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Alcohol was the most common drug people received treatment for in 2022–23 (43% of treatment episodes)

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In June 2023, 53,272 clients received pharmacotherapy treatment for opioid dependence (excluding Western Australia)

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Almost 1 in 3 drug-induced deaths (32% or 575 deaths) in 2022 were among people living in the most disadvantaged areas

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In this report

Explore the 3 pillars of harm minimisation, including demand reduction, supply reduction and harm reduction.
Explore by health, social and economic impacts, including deaths, risky behaviours, and household expenditure.
Explore by drug type, including availability, consumption, hospitalisations, deaths, and treatment.
Explore by priority populations, including consumption, geographic trends, deaths, and treatment.
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