MAGISTRATES COURT 2014–152013–14 2015–16 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 37% 53% 74% 2014–152013–14 2015–16 0 20 40 60 80 100 37% 53% 19% 12.5% 74% Cannabis use Methamphetamine use FIGURE 2: DRUGS USED BY PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS 27 The rise in prevalence of methamphetamines as the primary drug of use over the past three years provides a significant treatment and retention challenge as this particular drug is readily available, relatively cheap to purchase and is highly addictive.

MAGISTRATES COURT 2014–152013–14 2015–16 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 37% 53% 74% 2014–152013–14 2015–16 0 20 40 60 80 100 37% 53% 19% 12.5% 74% Cannabis use Methamphetamine use FIGURE 2: DRUGS USED BY PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS 27 The rise in prevalence of methamphetamines as the primary drug of use over the past three years provides a significant treatment and retention challenge as this particular drug is readily available, relatively cheap to purchase and is highly addictive.

Atkinson, concerning Tougher Penalties for Hydroponics Cannabis, Amphetamines (April 2) --- ---       Ministerial Statement by the Premier, Hon.

FRANKS: But what if we had new industries, like a cannabis industry?

FRANKS: But what if we had new industries, like a cannabis industry?

FRANKS: But what if we had new industries, like a cannabis industry?

But I would say to you that it is more common that people do not admit it, because they understand that they are actually participating in an illegal activity. 32 The CHAIRPERSON: How does the department view the administration of medical cannabis to a child?

Substance abuse  Alcohol, tobacco  Tranquilisers  Opiates, amphetamines, cocaine and their derivatives, cannabis 17.