Five drug-induced deaths per day in Australia in 2021, says report

Overdose and other drug-induced deaths in Australia, 2021: Other key findings

More than three in five drug-induced deaths occurred among males.
Overdose and other drug-induced deaths were most common among 45- to 54-year-olds (26% of deaths) and 35- to 44-year-olds (24% of deaths).
73% of deaths occurred in major cities.
12% of those who died from drug-induced death had a personal history of self-harm.
76% of drug-induced deaths occurred at home.