Opioids remain the biggest driver of overdose deaths, often with a cocktail of other substances. 

The latest NZ Drug Foundation report reveals the country's losing around three people a week to preventable overdose. 

It also shows a rise in hospitalisations from stimulants like methamphetamine and cocaine. 

Foundation executive director Sarah Helm told Andrew Dickens that in 85% of fatalities, the person had more than one thing in their system. 

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Opioids remain the biggest driver of overdose deaths, often with a cocktail of other substances.&nbsp;
The latest NZ Drug Foundation report reveals the country's losing around three people a week to preventable overdose.&nbsp;
It also shows a rise in hospitalisations from stimulants like methamphetamine and cocaine.&nbsp;
Foundation executive director Sarah Helm told Andrew Dickens that in 85% of fatalities, the person had more than one thing in their system.&nbsp;
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Sarah Helm: NZ Drug Foundation Executive Director on the new report showing three people are dying a week from preventable overdoses

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