Australia Faces Rising Methamphetamine Harms: Report

Methamphetamine-related deaths, hospitalizations, and consumption across Australia reached record levels in 2024, driven by surging global supply and strong domestic demand according to a report released Friday by the National Drug and Alcohol Research Center (NDARC). The data shows 753 overdose deaths involving amphetamine-type stimulants—primarily methamphetamine—occurred in 2024, translating to a rate of 2.9 deaths … Read more