Other Drugs

Trends and Statistics

Recent Trends in Illegal Drug Use in New Zealand, 2006 (Jul 2007)

Findings from the combined modules of the 2006 Illicit Drug Monitoring System (IDMS).

Illicit Drug Monitoring System (IDMS) - Methamphetamine Briefing (Nov 2005)

The Illicit Drug Monitoring System (IDMS) is a new government-funded research programme that will be carried out annually to better understand trends in illicit drug use and associated harms.

New Zealand Drug Statistics 2001 (www.nzhis.govt.nz)

This report collates a diverse range of statistics relating to drugs and drug use in New Zealand. Its primary focus is on drugs used recreationally or due to dependence. It includes legal and illegal drugs.

Te Ao Taru Kino Drug Use Among Māori (www.aphru.ac.nz) (2000)

This document from the Whariki Māori Health Research Unit reports on a survey of Māori drug use and attitudes carried out in 1998.

Drugs in New Zealand National Survey (www.aphru.ac.nz) (1999)

This report summarises the results of a national survey of 5475 people aged between 15 and 45, conducted in 1998. They were interviewed about their use of alcohol, tobacco, cannabis and other drugs.

Drugs in New Zealand Comparison Surveys, 1990 and 1998 (www.aphru.ac.nz) (1999)

This report compares the results of regional surveys of drug use carried out in 1990 and 1998. In each survey, random samples of approximately 5000 people aged 15-45 from greater Auckland and the Bay of Plenty were interviewed about their use of alcohol, tobacco, cannabis and other drugs.

National Drug Policy New Zealand

Other Drugs

Trends and Statistics