Deadly Drug Mixes Claiming Lives in Victoria | Australia News

Victoria’s drug scene has turned lethal as meth and cocaine laced with heroin have killed one and hospitalized four—users unaware they were ingesting a deadly opioid. Heroin’s sedative power can shut down breathing in seconds, especially for those unaccustomed to it. Health officials warn: know the signs of overdose, carry naloxone, and call triple-0 if someone’s in trouble. This is the dangerous gamble the illicit market forces everyone to play—and sometimes, the stakes are death. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/07f9edc7fc857219