Calls for drug testing services amid rise of highly potent, contaminated drugs

ABC NEWS (Australia) 2024-04-22

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There are renewed calls for the state government to introduce drug testing services, after a new class of highly potent, synthetic opioids were detected in Australia. Health experts are warning an influx of the contaminated drugs could lead to a massive rise in overdose deaths.
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