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Penington Institute Deputy CEO Stephen McNally talks about the key findings of Australia’s Annual Overdose Report 2021 which was released today. The key findings of the report were: 2,227 Australians died of overdose in 2019 – three-quarters (1,644) of which were unintentional. Overdose deaths have increased by 25% in a decade (from 2009 to 2019) Opioids were detected in 882 unintentional overdose deaths in 2019, while benzodiazepines (sedatives) were detected in 582 unintentional overdose deaths and stimulants (e.g. ice) were found in 470 such deaths. For Australians in their 30s, overdose was the second most common cause of death in 2019 behind only suicide, while for Australians in their 20s, overdose was the third-leading cause of death behind suicide and land transport accidents. There were 456 drug-induced suicides in 2019 (a 33% increase since 2009). One-third of drug-induced suicides are people aged over 60. Overdose deaths cost the Australian economy approximately $15.5 billion a year.

With more people at home due lockdowns, Real Estate Stylist Sara James offers some tips on home interior design and choosing new furniture.

Michael Maartensz – Managing Director of Turfcare WA and Positively Green discusses international lawn day and offers some tips on getting the perfect lawn.

Trent Geddes spoke to the program about the latest in tech.

Davina Montgomery appeared on Mitchell’s Front Page to discuss the issues of the day.

Kim Seeling Smith, CEO of Ignite Global discusses if we’re heading into a new type of ageism in the workplace.

Leader of the Small Business Party Cr Angela Vithoulkas discusses the response to COVID by state and federal governments.

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The suicide bombing in Kabul shouldn’t come as any surprise – the writing was clearly on the wall says Terrorism Expert Peter Moroney. He spoke to the program about what the bombing means for Australia.

A wrap-up of the first week of finals football.