Australia’s ice epidemic: Worrying new statistics released
Crystal Methamphetamine. Photo by Radspunk, Wikimedia Commons
Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott labelled crystal methamphetamine, more commonly known as ice, a “national menace” in 2015.
Later that year, Mr Abbott established a national taskforce to combat the rise of the drug.
However, a recent report from the Australian Crime Intelligence Commission paints a concerning picture about the continual growth of ice use in Australia.
Explore this interactive map which shows the growth of ice use in Australia since 2016.
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