The Drug Trends program triangulates data from various sources to identify emerging problems in substance use in Australia. It produces a range of outputs including interactive data visualisations that allow users to interact with Drug Trends data.Here is a breakdown of how to interact with the visualisations:
Drug-induced deaths
The Drug Trends program, coordinated by NDARC since 1996, identifies emerging substance use issues in Australia and helps shape policy and intervention. It is funded by the Australian Government under the Drug and Alcohol Program.
Drug-related hospitalisations
Discover key insights into drug-related hospitalizations in Australia from 1999 to 2021 with this comprehensive report by NDARC. Explore trends and understand the evolving challenges in substance use and healthcare responses.
Cryptomarket drug listings
Since 2014, Drug Trends has tracked and analyzed drug listings on cryptomarkets. The latest bulletin reveals trends in online drug availability from October 2022 to September 2023.
