TOUGH new laws, more money for rehabilitation and a boost to needle programs form part of the Andrews government's $45 million crackdown on the drug ice.
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Premier Daniel Andrews said about 80,000 Victorians used ice in the past year. "This is a highly addictive drug," Mr Andrews said.
Under the $45.5 million package, $18 million has been allocated for more rehabilitation services, particularly in rural areas which have been struggling to keep up with demand and reduce pressure on metropolitan services.
It is expected the money will help an extra 500 people.
Existing needle and syringe programs will also be boosted to reduce the danger of disease.
Mr Andrews also flagged new laws to target people who publish ice "recipe books" as well as those who push drugs near schools.
Landlords who allow manufacturing on their premises and business that allow ice dealing will also be the subject of new laws.
"Across our state, good, smart kids are dropping out of school, running away from their families and falling out of society. Ice is ruining lives, and the time to act is now," Mr Andrews said.
Other spending includes:
$15m for new drug and booze buses
$4.7m to help families identify and manage ice users
$1m to support frontline workers at risk of being attacked at work
