Articles with category: News
Global Drug Survey 2020: What they're focusing on
NZ Drug Foundation is sharing details of the world's largest survey on drug use. This news item is published on behalf of the organisers of Global Drug Survey 2020
Nov 11 2019
Opinion: What we know about drugs in NZ in 2020
Kali Mercier sets out what we know in 2020, and outlines how the need to collect accurate information has never been greater.
Learning from Canada's First Nations
Māori Advocacy Advisor Jack McDonald travelled to Canada to learn how First Nations have engaged with legalisation.
Through the Maze and back again
Speakers at our sold-out Through the Maze parliamentary symposium shared stories of loss, personal growth and hope. It was the right time to release "Taking control of cannabis: A model for responsible regulation".
Synthetic cannabinoids: How to help
If someone is experiencing a synthetic cannabinoid overdose, their life may depend on your actions. Here's what to do.
Talking with young people about 13 Reasons Why
Did You Know appears in the new discussion guide for parents and caregivers accompanying 13 Reasons Why.
Jul 19 2019
Medicinal Cannabis Scheme guide for submitters
The deadline for submissions on the Medicinal Cannabis Scheme is 7 August 2019. We produced a guide to help patients, carers and whānau make submissions.
Jul 9 2019
Drug checking: Beyond the festival season
We and our partners Know Your Stuff are about to trial a monthly drug checking clinic at the Drug Foundation’s Wellington office
Jun 9 2019
Regulating cannabis is the best option to protect public health
We all worry about the mental health risks of cannabis use by young New Zealanders. Right now, handing out a conviction and punishment is all the law can offer. Is this the best we can do?
May 31 2019
2019 Budget is a game changer
The big ambitions of the 2019 Wellbeing Budget show the government is willing to walk the talk when it comes to a fresh new approach.
May 31 2019
Roadside drug tests – There's no simple solution to this complex issue
The Drug Foundation has urged the government to listen to the evidence before acting on calls for roadside testing.
The government is consulting on roadside drug testing – tell them what you think
Driver screening is one of many safeguards that must sit alongside legal, regulated cannabis. We’d like to see this resolved - but the technology isn't there yet