Opioids are driving drug overdose deaths, but people with addiction are struggling to access treatment

Leah McLeod’s life was spiralling out of control. Key points: New data shows overdose deaths in Australia are being driven by illicit and prescription opioids People with opioid addictions are having to wait up to two years to be prescribed replacement medication, such as methadone Frontline health workers say improving addiction support services could help reduce […]