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Prevalence

Cannabis is the most commonly used illicit drug among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people [48574], with men more likely to use cannabis than women [39231]. High rates of cannabis use have been found in some remote communities [43145].

Key national surveys containing information on prevalence of cannabis use are: the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Survey (NATSIHS) and the National Drug Strategy Household Survey (NDSHS) which can be found under publications in this section.

For a regularly updated summary of statistical information on illicit drug use among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, please see our Latest information and statistics on Illicit drugs.

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