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Serious harms lead to new guidelines on opioid risks

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Around 150 people a day in Australia are hospitalised due opioid use, often because of a lack of awareness about the potential dangers of the medication.


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By Peggy Giakoumelos

Presented by Bertrand Tungandame

Source: SBS


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Around 150 people a day in Australia are hospitalised due opioid use, often because of a lack of awareness about the potential dangers of the medication.


Concern about the unintended effects of prescribed opioids has prompted the government to launch a new community safety campaign.


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