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flag 543 drug overdose deaths recorded in Victoria, Australia in 2023, nearing 2022's high, with 70% involving multiple substances.

flag In 2023, Victoria, Australia, recorded 543 drug overdose deaths, nearing the previous year's high of 550, with regional areas accounting for 25% of the total. flag Over 70% of fatalities involved multiple substances, predominantly diazepam, heroin, methamphetamine, alcohol, and pregabalin. flag The Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association expressed alarm over rising deaths and urged the government to create a plan to combat the increasing threat of synthetic opioids.

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