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Wrong use of prescription drugs, cause of death for Australians

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Source: Getty Images/Terry Vine

New report shows more Australians are dying from misusing prescription drugs than illegal drugs. The report, from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, also shows more people are using pharmaceuticals for non-medical reasons.



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