Australia’s overdose deaths are ageing according  to new national data

Australia’s overdose deaths are ageing according to new national data

September 6, 2026 · 9 min

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Dr Ross Walker discusses the rise in overdose deaths among ageing Australians with Rhys Cohen from the Pennington Institute.

Dr Ross Walker speaks with Rhys Cohen from the Pennington Institute about the increase in overdoses in ageing Australians  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Host: Dr Ross Walker

Guest: Rhys Cohen

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Organizations: Pennington Institute

Places: Australia

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