Jun 14 2018
Mental Health & Addictions: NZ knows the solutions
New Zealand knows what to do: Our submission to the Mental Health & Addictions Inquiry
Methamphetamine testing reset: where are we at?
Watch: Ross Bell speaks about cleaning up after the meth myth, and read: what we think should happen from here.
Drug Foundation welcomes decision to scrap mega-prison
The Government has announced they will not go ahead with plans to build a “mega prison” at Waikeria in the Waikato.
May 31 2018
Medicinal cannabis bill should take account of Māori traditional healing
The place of Māori traditional healing and the use of medicinal cannabis products ought to be considered by the medicinal cannabis amendment bill select committee.
May 30 2018
Waitangi Tribunal to investigate the Crown’s role in alcohol and substance abuse
Alcohol and substance abuse have been identified as a priority for the current Waitangi Tribunal inquiry into the condition of NZ’s health services.
May 30 2018
Opinion: Meth myth was allowed to go on for too long
Executive Director Ross says much suffering would have been avoided if run away methamphetamine testing had been tackled sooner.
Strong justification to rein in meth testing industry
Regulations to rein in meth testing industry announced, following report from Govt's chief science advisor
May 13 2018
Indigenous drug policy at the UN
Gilbert Taurua highlights indegnous drug issues at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indegnous Issues
May 2 2018
It's OK to talk about drugs in schools
Schools are being responsible teaching about drugs. Any debate about how best to do this is very welcome.