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Deep Dive: The equivalent of a Boeing 737 full of Australians are dying every month because of drug overdoses, often from common everyday medications. 

A confronting new report reveals many of these deaths are preventable, with health experts calling for better education programs. 

In this episode of The Briefing, Natarsha Belling is joined by public health and safety expert John Ryan to find out how we all can play a role in turning this devastating trend around.

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