Drug Foundation urges public to check drugs as highly potent opioid spreads
A group of powerful synthetic opioids that were first detected in the country just a year ago may have already been linked to several deaths.
New study shows therapeutic cannabis' benefits and barriers
95% of respondents reported positive effects, in a study that looked at both prescription and black market cannabis use.
Party positions on drug overdoses show cross-party progress possible
Willingness from across the political spectrum to explore critical overdose prevention measures shows that cross-party progress can be made.
Watch talks from our 2023 Parliamentary Symposium
Watch fascinating talks and panel discussions from our 2023 Parliamentary Symposium.
Methamphetamine support programme for gay and bi men kicks off next week
A methamphetamine support programme specifically for gay and bisexual men is opening its latest intake in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch this month.
Drug harm ranking study reveals alcohol, methamphetamine are most harmful in NZ
A new University of Otago drug harm ranking study has identified alcohol as the most harmful drug in New Zealand
‘Changing the kōrero’ - introducing our new ingoa Māori
Sharing our new ingoa Māori and destigmatising drug kupu
Drug Foundation calls for urgent action on overdose deaths
In honour of international Support Don’t Punish Day 2023, the NZ Drug Foundation is today releasing an evidence-backed plan to end overdose deaths in Aotearoa.
Could regulating MDMA make it safer?
Given MDMA’s popularity, potential therapeutic uses, and low harm profile, is it time we re-examine how we regulate it here? Drug Foundation Senior Communications Advisor Feilidh Dwyer investigates.