One dead, three ill after unknowing heroin intake
A young person died and three others were hospitalized in Victoria after unknowingly consuming heroin mixed with other drugs. Health officials issued an urgent alert after four overdoses occurred in two weeks. This unusual infiltration of heroin into cocaine and methamphetamine poses significant overdose risks, as heroin's effects counteract those of stimulants.
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Published 02 Jul 2026, 02:40 UTC · Updated 02 Jul 2026, 02:50 UTC
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