Articles with category: Media release
Feb 20 2008
Drug Policy Roundtable challenged to avoid rhetoric and ignorance
Significant harm reduction to the people of New Zealand or simplistic political rhetoric. Those were presented as the alternatives to attendees at the Drug Policy Roundtable in Wellington this morning.
Feb 14 2008
Experts to debate New Zealand drug laws
Drug policy makers, health professionals and politicians meet in Wellington next week to discuss the future of New Zealand's drug laws and policies.
Nov 1 2007
It’s high time we talk about pot
Bud, chronic, dak, dope, ganja, grass, maryjane, reefer and skunk. We all know the slang terms for cannabis. Half of us have tried it, and one-in-eight uses it regularly.
Oct 17 2007
Alcohol review over promises, under delivers
The Drug Foundation today described the government’s alcohol policy proposals as feeble, saying they are a soft political response to a serious health issue. The foundation also criticised justice minister Mark Burton for recommending only
Jun 28 2007
Drug Foundation impressed by revision of drug law
The Drug Foundation is extremely pleased with the Government’s announcement today of a complete review of the Misuse of Drugs Act.
May 10 2007
Reducing drug demand a good investment
The Drug Foundation welcomed the Government’s increased investment in reducing demand for drugs, released today in a pre-budget announcement.
Dec 19 2006
Drug Foundation supports Minister's drug policy process
The Drug Foundation welcomed drug policy minister Jim Anderton’s announcement today to consult with the wider community before changing the legal status of party pills.
Jul 22 2006
Drug Foundation backs medical cannabis
The New Zealand Drug Foundation today released its policy on medicinal cannabis, supporting the medical use of cannabis under a trial regime.
May 29 2006
High time for good drug policy
The New Zealand Drug Foundation today called for all political parties to stop treating drug issues as a publicity platform and instead develop comprehensive alcohol and other drug policies.
Feb 27 2006
Party pill marketing branded irresponsible
The Drug Foundation today called for a halt to all advertising of party pills, saying that the practice of marketing social drugs may contribute to an increase in drug-related problems in New Zealand.
Nov 2 2005
Party pill ban would ignore best evidence
The New Zealand Drug Foundation today warned against heeding calls to ban BZP, the active ingredient found in many 'party pills', because such a move would be against the best evidence currently available.
Oct 3 2005
Muddled thinking behind drug policy criticism
Wellington coroner Garry Evans has ignored best practice and a wealth of international evidence in his criticism of New Zealand’s harm-minimisation approach to drug policy and education, the Drug Foundation said today.