Heroin overdoses in Victoria at their highest since the 1990s

Heroin user preparing to inject themselves in New London, CT, USA

Heroin user preparing to inject themselves in New London, CT, USA Source: Getty Images

An increase in heroin overdoses in Victoria has authorities fearing a return to a "glut" of the drug as experienced in the 1990's.


And many taking up the drug have transitioned from Ice, after chaotic experiences with amphetamine addiction.

 






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