Sono Posted January 12, 2003 Hi Torsten, Here's some info you were looking for, for starters: Ecstacy: A derivative of amphetamine. Chemical name: 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA). Production: As for other amphetamines. Mode of use: Oral. Effects of drug use: The effects of ecstacy are similar to those found with amphetamines, although it is reported that ecstacy produces a more positive mood and sense of intimacy than amphetamines. A 1987 survey of MDMA users reported that they felt "euphoric, more verbal and had a sense of closeness with other individuals". ADVERSE HEALTH EFFECTS: Acute: Jaw clenching; teeth grinding; and a degree of stimulation which interferes with concentration and studying. Hangover effect which is characterised by painful jaw muscles, drowsiness and in some cases, a depression and reduction in the ability to concentrate; dehydration. Source: Premier's Drug Advisory Council, (1996). Drugs and our Community: Report of the Premier's Drug Advisory Council, Melbourne: Victorian Government. DRUG-RELATED DEATHS, VICTORIA 1991-1995 Source: Victorian Institute of Forensic Pathology, 1995. Heroin deaths: 50 (1991), 100 (1992), 60 (1993), 80 (1994), 140 (1995). Other drug-related deaths: 170 (1991), 240 (1992), 150 (1993), 130 (1994), 150 (1995). PREVALENCE OF DRUGS IN ROAD FATALATIES, 1990-1993 Source: Victorian Institute of Forensic Pathology, 1994 Alcohol: 380 Cannabis: 110 Stimulants: 40 Benzodiazepines: 30 Opiates: 20 Misc. drugs: 50 Percentage Ever Tried Illicit Drugs by Age: Victoria, 1993 & 1995 Source: National Drug Household Survey; Victorian Drug Household Survey 1993 Drug type: Age (Years) Ecstacy 18-24 (2%), 25-34 (5%), 35-54 (0%), 55+ (1%) Average Age When 1st Tried: 22.3 Percentage of School Students ever used Drugs by Year Level & Gender: Victoria, 1992 Source: National Drug Household Survey; Victorian Drug Household Survey. Males Drug Type: Marijuana - Year 7(6.9%), Year 9(23.3%), Year 11(47.8%). Females Marijuana - Year 7(4.1%), Year 9(19.1%), Year 11(37%). Males Ecstacy - Year 7(1.9%), Year 9(1.7%), Year 11(3.9%). Females Ecstacy - Year 7(0.8%), Year 9(2.6%), Year 11(2.6%). Males Opiates - Year 7(2.7%), Year 9(3.0%), Year 11(4.3%). Females Opiates - Year 7(2.2%), Year 9(4.9%), Year 11(2.8%). Males Alcohol - Year 7(47%), Year 9(69%), Year 11(89%). Females Alcohol - Year 7(36%), Year 9(72%), Year 11(87%). Males Tobacco - Year 7(50%), Year 9(65%), Year 11(79%). Females Tobacco - Year 7(43%), Year 9(67%), Year 11(77%). Males Inhalants - Year 7(27%), Year 9(22%), Year 11(22%). Females Inhalants - Year 7(22%), Year 9(27%), Year 11(21%). Males Hallucinogens - Year 7(2.7%), Year 9(6.8%), Year 11(12.9%). Females Hallucinogens - Year 7(1.6%), Year 9(6.5%), Year 11(7.9%). Types of Drugs Used by Respondents Source: Success Works survey 1997. Ecstacy: Used it in the last week (0%), Used in the past 4 weeks (0%), Used it in the last year (15%), Used it in my lifetime (10%), Never used it (75%). Total: 100%. LSD: Used it in the last week (4%), Used it in the past 4 weeks (9%), Used it in the last year (18%), Used it in my lifetime (14%), Never used it (55%). Total: 100%. Mushrooms: Used it in the last week (0%), Used it in the past 4 weeks(3%), Used it in the last year(9%), Used it in my lifetime(11%), Never used it (78%). Total: 100%. Hope this helps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Torsten Posted January 12, 2003 great! that was exactly what I was looking for... except that they are really old. The main reason why I was looking for them is that I wanted to see how things have changed in the last 5 years of the 90's (not expecting figures for the last couple of years yet). Did they stop doing surveys in 95 or what's the deal?? I've seen these stats before (although never had a copy of them, so thanks!), but they don't show the dismal failure we all know Johnny's W.O.D. has turned out to be. Surely there must be some figures to assess the impact of the government education campaign.... or the success of the increase in customs seizures..... or the success in catching the Mr Bigs in australia or maybe we are just not supposed to know yet... Anyway, thanks a lot for these and please keep an eye out for current ones. It's good to have them on permanent record here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sono Posted January 12, 2003 Thanks for the feedback. Here's some more info: Drug-related Deaths: Number of Drug-related Deaths in Australia in 1996: - Alcohol: 3,656 - Tobacco: 18,580 - Illicit Drugs: 739 Illegal Drug Use (Within 12 Months) by Victorians Aged over 13: Amphetamines: 3% Barbiturates: 3% Cocaine: 1% Hallucinogens: 2% Heroin: Less than 1% Marijuana/Hash: 12% Ecstacy: 1% Legal Drug Use (Within 12 Months) by Victorians Aged Over 12: Alcohol: 84% Tobacco: 28% Pharmaceutical Drugs: 73% Source: Victoria. Premier's Drug Advisory Council, Drugs and our Community: Report of the Premier's Drug Advisory Council (March, 1996). 1991 National Drug Household Survey, Victorian Component. Melbourne: Victorian Government. Australian Drug Facts: - Nearly one in five deaths in Australia are drug-related (Collins & Lapsley, 1996). - Legal drugs account for nearly 95% of all drug-related deaths. - Approximately 1/4 of a million people are hospitalised annually as a result of the misuse of drugs. - The annual economic cost due to the misuse of drugs was estimated at $18 billion in 1992. - The misuse of tobacco was related to 67% of these costs, alcohol 24% and illicit drugs 9%. Source: The Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA), Drug Policy 2000: A New Agenda for Harm Reduction, ADCA: Australia. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shroomy Posted January 12, 2003 No one asked me, so those figures could need adjusting Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Torsten Posted January 13, 2003 I wonder if the pollies ever look at these numbers?? if they did they would have to feel so stupid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
