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Prescription drugs

New data by the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows two-thirds of the deaths were a result of prescription drug abuse. Source: SBS World News

You might be surprised that the majority of overdoses in Australia are from prescription medications, not illegal drugs. The misuse of prescribed drugs is a serious health issue.


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By Audrey Bourget

Presented by Aleksandar Zivkovic

Source: SBS




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You might be surprised that the majority of overdoses in Australia are from prescription medications, not illegal drugs. The misuse of prescribed drugs is a serious health issue.



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