22-04-2024 08:05 via theguardian.com

Experts warn of influx of synthetic opioids amid calls for second Melbourne injecting room

Use of deadly nitazines is on the rise in Australia and a suite of measures is needed to prevent more fatalities, former New Zealand prime minister Helen Clark saysFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastHealth experts are warning of the looming threat of strong synthetic opioids called nitazenes among Australian drug users, as former New Zealand prime minister Helen Clark said there was an urgent need for a s
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