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Suzanne Nielsen, Professor and Deputy Director, Monash Addiction Research Centre, Monash University

New data shows a jump in older people dying from drug overdoses

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When we talk about drug overdose deaths, many of us imagine a problem that affects young people.

But new data from Australia’s Annual Overdose Report, published on Sunday, reveals a significant jump in the number of older adults dying from an overdose, compared to two decades ago.

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