Australia sees dramatic increase in accidental drug overdose deaths

There were more than 1,600 unintended overdose deaths in Australia in 2017, according to a drug research body, which argues the problem is "getting worse".

The number of Australian's dying from unintentional drug overdoses has increased dramatically in the last 10 years, according to a new report.

The number of Australian's dying from unintentional drug overdoses has increased dramatically in the last 10 years, according to a new report. Source: AAP


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