While alcohol abuse and misuse is a major concern in Australia, the meth epidemic seems to be a growing concern with statistics showing more people seeking treatment for meth than alcohol abuse last year.

Stints in rehabilitation, a series of counselling appointments, a period of detoxification and assessments are all included in treatment for drug and alcohol services and last year 7868 treatments were carried out. In 2015, 6705 treatments were conducted.

While the number of alcohol treatments has been consistent over the past 5 years to 2016, the number of treatments for meth has been steadily increasing since 2015.

The data was provided by Mental Health Commissioner Tim Marney.

Source: https://thewest.com.au/news/wa/more-treated-for-meth-than-alcohol-ng-b88467835z