‘Overdose is an Australian problem’: Penington Institute

Access to lifesaving treatment, including naloxone and opioid replacement therapy “remains uneven”, as the number of overdose deaths hits a record high  Findings from the 2026 edition of Australia’s Annual Overdose Report “should be a wake-up call for governments, policymakers and the community”, with close to 2,600 drug-induced deaths recorded in 2024.  In the foreword