New data from Australia’s Annual Overdose Report, reveals a significant jump in the number of adults dying from an overdose, compared to two decades ago, particularly among 50 to 59 year olds.
Opioids continue to be the most common drug type associated with overdose deaths. Stimulants replaced benzodiazepines as the second-most common drug type, increasing significantly between 2001 and 2023.
Download Australia’s Annual Overdose Report 2025 and key insight infographics on the Penington Institute website.