Treatment and support

Cannabis is the third most common drug of concern (after alcohol and amphetamines) reported by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people seeking alcohol or drug treatment [43453] and the second highest cause of hospitalisation due to drug use [42032]. Counselling is the main treatment for cannabis dependence [29712]. Some people are referred to counselling through diversion programs (referred from the criminal justice system for a drug related offence). These diversion programs give people a chance to address their cannabis use as a health issue. For more information on diversion programs, see also our Justice section.