Natalie Bould
Communications Adviser, NZ Drug Foundation
Sensational sex-and-drugs story sparks research interest
Back in 2016, a provocative Newshub headline introduced middle New Zealand to the existence of “drug-fuelled sex binges” known as chemsex. Natalie Bould explains how an unfortunate media outcry prompted an important new study.
Government putting right meth contamination evictions
The government has begun making amends to HNZ tenants who were evicted after small amounts of methamphetamine contamination were found in their homes, but is it enough?
Tools about host responsibility and drugs in bars
Imagine you’re managing a bar, and someone tells you they just saw a guy selling MDMA in the bathroom. What do you do?
Respect: schools teaching critical thinking and harm reduction
Concerns were raised about a West Auckland school using a MethHelp booklet in the classroom. This was a good thing to do.
Getting animated about drug tests
Drug testing is common practice in some industries, so advising people against it can seem counter-intuitive. How do you tell people what they may not want to hear?