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Heroin deaths spike, pharmaceutical opioid deaths creep downwards

Heroin deaths spike, pharmaceutical opioid deaths creep downwards

The 438 deaths caused by heroin in 2018 represent Australia’s highest number in almost 20 years, a new report has found.


Australia’s overdose crisis is ‘getting worse’

Australia’s overdose crisis is ‘getting worse’

The last five years have seen a major increase in heroin, stimulant and polydrug overdoses, according to a new report.


With prescription opioids seemingly ubiquitous, why is heroin making a comeback?

With prescription opioids seemingly ubiquitous, why is heroin making a comeback?

Overdoses and deaths from heroin are once again becoming common in parts of Australia.


Calls to move safe-injecting room rebuffed

Calls to move safe-injecting room rebuffed

Fiona Patten, the politician who helped pave the way for the Richmond safe-injecting room, has all but ruled out relocating the facility before the end of its two-year trial, despite resident concerns.


Inside North Richmond’s safe injecting room

Inside North Richmond’s safe injecting room

Dr Nico Clark, Medical Director of North Richmond’s safe injecting room, takes newsGP through the facility as it approaches its sixth month of operation.


New report exposes severity of harm caused by opioid use

New report exposes severity of harm caused by opioid use

The AIHW has shed light on the global issue of harm from opioid use, focusing on comparisons between Australia and Canada.


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