How many people use ecstasy and methamphetamine?
According to the most recent research, more than 91 per cent of the Australian population have never used ecstasy. The National Drug Strategy Household Survey reported that more than 96 per cent of the population aged 14 years and over stated that they had not used ecstasy in the last 12 months. Percentage of Australians who have never used ecstasy across different age groups 2007 National Drug Household Survey Usage 14 – 19 Years (%) 20 – 29 Years (%) 30 – 39 Years (%) 40 + Years (%) Ever Used 94 76.1 83 97.6 Recent Use 95 88.8 95.3 99.4 According to the same research, more than 93 per cent of the Australian population have never used amphetamine or methamphetamine. More than 97 per cent of the population aged 14 years and over stated that they had not used methamphetamine in the last 12 months. Although there is much talk about young people using this drug, the vast majority of secondary school students have never used ecstasy, and recent use of ecstasy was not common among any age g
