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Dramatic increase in deaths from unintentional drug overdoses

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The number of Australians dying from unintentional drug overdoses has increased dramatically in the last ten years, according to a new report.

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The number of Australians dying from unintentional drug overdoses has increased dramatically in the last ten years, according to a new report.

Australia's Annual Overdose report finding people are as likely to overdose from illegal drugs as they are legal.

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