Australia's rural drug use tops city consumption: crime commission analysis

Wastewater tests show regional Australians use more cannabis, prescription opioids, alcohol and methamphetamine than capital city dwellers

Drug use in regional Australia is outpacing consumption in capital cities, according to new data.

Figures released by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission on Monday show that while Sydney is still the capital for cocaine, and heroin is most frequently found in Melbourne, it is in regional Australia where drug use is most pronounced.