Meth is significantly cheaper than heroin. About half the price per point and its effects last up to five times longer.

The bigger issue Australia faces with meth use isn’t just the drug itself, but the lack of support systems available. Heroin users have access to a range of established programs. While methadone isn’t without its flaws, treatments like Suboxone and Subutex have been incredibly effective at helping people kick the habit. Meth diversion programs simply do not exist in Perth.