Prevalence

Cannabis is the most commonly used illicit drug among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, with men more likely to use cannabis than women [39231][40728][34600]. 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 summary of statistical information updated yearly on illicit drug use among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, see also our latest Overview of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health status.

References

Key resources

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Artwork

Ngapa Jukurrpa (Water Dreaming) - Puyurru by Chantelle Nampijinpa Robertson

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