Latest findings
Cannabis is the most widely used illicit drug in Australia
People with mental health conditions are more likely to use tobacco, alcohol and illicit drugs
Tobacco smoking is the leading cause of preventable health burden in Australia
Smoking rates increase with socioeconomic disadvantage, but illicit drug use highest in the most advantaged areas.
Smoking and drinking rates are down among gay, lesbian and bisexual people.
Non-medical pharmaceutical use is down, driven by a fall in use of pain-killers.