Cannabis Hospitalisations in Victoria Surge 49 Percent in a Decade
Admissions among women and girls rose 75 percent over 10 years to 2022-23, more than double the rise among men, Monash University researchers found.
TL;DR
- Cannabis-related hospital admissions in Victoria rose by 49% from 2013-14 to 2022-23.
- Psychotic disorders were the primary reason for admission, making up 40% of cases.
- Other reasons included harmful cannabis use (15.2%), poisonings and withdrawal (11.6%), and intoxication (11.2%).
- Men and boys aged 15-24 had the highest admission rates.
- Admissions among women and girls increased by 75% over the decade, more than double the 35% rise in men.