Advocates warn of an incoming fentanyl influx in Victoria

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Advocates warn of an incoming fentanyl influx in Victoria
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The state's top drug and alcohol association is warning the highly-addictive drug Fentanyl is quickly rising through the ranks as a popular drug of choice among Victorians.

Victoria's top drug and alcohol association is warning the highly addictive drug Fentanyl is quickly rising through the ranks as a popular drug of choice among residents

It's believed the drug will rise in popularity due to it being 50 times stronger than heroin and its ability to be mass-produced in clandestine drug labs. A man, who did not want to be identified, told 9News he had used it on the streets of Melbourne a number of times already.Arsonists target Melbourne children's play centre in third 'linked' attack

It's the highest number since 2020 and the highest number of heroin-related deaths since the year 2000.

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