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In Australia, one in twenty deaths are caused by alcohol or illicit drugs. The stigma related to substance use in some culturally and linguistically diverse communities, addressing drug use can be a daunting task but there is support for anyone experiencing issues with drug or alcohol.


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By Amy Chien-Yu Wang

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In Australia, one in twenty deaths are caused by alcohol or illicit drugs. The stigma related to substance use in some culturally and linguistically diverse communities, addressing drug use can be a daunting task but there is support for anyone experiencing issues with drug or alcohol.



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