Articles with category: Media release
Aug 7 2019
Drug law change is a positive step
Drug Foundation applauds government on law change to allow Police discretion and health referral.
Jul 10 2019
Proposed medicinal cannabis regime ticks most boxes
Government is consulting on medicinal cannabis regulations. Submissions are due by 9 August 2019. Patients are urged to have their say.
May 7 2019
Drug Foundation is backing a Yes vote
Following the announcement of the Government’s approach to the 2020 cannabis referendum, the Drug Foundation will be promoting a Yes vote.
May 2 2019
MPs told immediate health focused drug law change is essential
Drug Foundation submission supports amendments to the Misuse of Drugs Act - with some misgivings
Apr 3 2019
New drug law reform coalition calls for better outcomes for Māori
Māori health organisations Te Rau Ora and Hāpai Te Hauora have joined the New Zealand Drug Foundation and others to set up the Health not Handcuff.
Apr 3 2019
Health Not Handcuffs drug reform campaign launches
Seven public health and social justice organisations have combined to set up Health Not Handcuffs as a way for the people to express their support for a health approach to tackling NZ’s drug issues.
Mar 6 2019
Police discretion for drug offences needs greater health funding
Greater funding for health and social services is urgently needed for changes to Misuse of Drugs Act to be effective.
Jan 15 2019
New report highlights drug policy trends
A new State of the Nation report we released in January 2019 shows that while we are doing well in some areas, there is massive room for improvement.
Dec 13 2018
Government action on synthetics drugs crisis applauded
The Government’s response to synthetic drug deaths is welcomed by the Drug Foundation. This is an important step towards treating drug use as a health issue.
Dec 4 2018
Mental Health and Addictions Inquiry says treat drugs as a health issue
Recommendation for government action on alcohol and other drugs, including removing criminal sanctions for personal drug use and providing a broader range of health interventions instead, are welcomed.
Nov 29 2018
Open letter to PM calls for addiction treatment funding boost
Gaps in access to addiction treatment have prompted 30 organisations to issue an open letter to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.
Nov 29 2018
Statement on government’s updated medicinal cannabis bill
Useful changes to the government’s medicinal cannabis bill were announced today, but the Drug Foundation says many patients will be disappointed.