Queensland trends in ecstasy and related drug markets 2016: findings from the Ecstasy and Related Drugs Reporting System (EDRS)

The Ecstasy and Related Drugs Reporting System (EDRS) is an illicit drug monitoring system which has been conducted in all states and territories of Australia since 2003, and forms part of Drug Trends. The purpose is to provide a coordinated approach to monitoring the use, market features, and harms of ecstasy and related drugs. This includes drugs that are routinely used in the context of entertainment venues and other recreational locations, including ecstasy, methamphetamine, cocaine, new psychoactive substances, LSD (d-lysergic acid), and ketamine. The EDRS is designed to be sensitive to emerging trends, providing data in a timely manner rather than describing issues in extensive detail. This report focuses on key findings from the 2016 interviews in Queensland.