The overarching objective of this project is to produce as comprehensive as possible an estimate of the costs of methamphetamine use to Australian society. The intention is also to develop an approach that could be applied in a consistent manner to other drugs in the future.
This project is being led by Professor Steve Allsop
National Drug Research Institute, Curtin University
Professor Tanya Chikritzhs
National Drug Research Institute, Curtin University
Associate Professor Anna Ferrante
National Drug Research Institute, Curtin University
Professor Dennis Gray
National Drug Research Institute, Curtin University
Dr Wenbin Liang
National Drug Research Institute, Curtin University
Professor Simon Lenton
National Drug Research Institute, Curtin University
Dr Robert Tait
National Drug Research Institute, Curtin University
Associate Professor Ted Wilkes
National Drug Research Institute, Curtin University
Associate Professor Steve Whetton
South Australian Centre for Economic Studies, University of Adelaide
Associate Professor Rebecca McKetin
Centre for Research on Ageing, Health and Wellbeing, Research School of Population Health, Australian National University
To undertake this research into the social costs of methamphetamine to Australia.
Costs and burdens related to methamphetamine will be collected from a wide range of sources maintaining consistency were feasible. Costs related to the impact of methamphetamine related to health care, criminal justice and productivity will be included.
Data collection and analysis is underway.
An estimate of the annual social costs related to methamphetamine will be obtained, providing government with a benchmark value.