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'I screamed': A mother's grief as drug overdose deaths hit record high
Australia experienced its highest drug overdose death toll in 2024, with nearly 2,600 fatalities equating to seven deaths daily. Marg Quon, who lost her son to an overdose 18 years ago, expressed frustration over the persistent crisis, stating that nearly 80 percent of these deaths were unintentional and preventable. Experts urge greater investment in harm reduction and treatment services.
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