Annual report shows opioids playing a big role in drug overdoses

ABC NEWS (Australia) 2023-08-27

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Accidental fatal overdoses in Australia continue to be driven by the use of opioids, according to the country's annual overdose report. But it's the increased use of anti-anxiety medication in combination with other drugs that's causing concern.
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