Young people aged 15-24 in New Zealand at moderate or high risk of problematic substance use
By substance, years ended June 2022–2023, % of adults within group
| Indicator | % of adults within group |
|---|---|
| Injecting drug use in lifetime (non-medical use only) | 0.7% |
| Moderate or high risk of problematic alcohol use | 10% |
| Moderate or high risk of problematic amphetamine-type stimulant use | 3.7% |
| Moderate or high risk of problematic cannabis use | 15.8% |
| Moderate or high risk of problematic cocaine use | 1.1% |
| Moderate or high risk of problematic hallucinogen use | 3.3% |
| Moderate or high risk of problematic opioid use | 1.6% |
| Moderate or high risk of problematic sedatives or sleeping pills use | 2% |
| Moderate or high risk of problematic tobacco use | 17.7% |