New approach to dealing with drug use by HNZ tenants a welcome move
The Drug Foundation welcomes the Government’s announcement that Housing New Zealand will adopt a new policy when it detects methamphetamine in its rental properties
Festival drug checking: Trying to save lives
The drug checking team will be back doing the rounds at music festivals this summer, practicing harm reduction and trying to save lives.
Open mic for gay men to talk sex and drugs without shame
Chemsex is believed to be on the increase amongst gay men, but it can expose participants to risk. A recent event encouraged men to speak openly about gay sex and drugs, without shame or stigma.
Honest alcohol and drug tools to help Kiwi teenagers
If you're regularly talking with teenagers and young people, it can be difficult knowing what to tell them about drugs. It's important to realise that every teenager will make a decision about whether to use drugs, and you can help by equip
Did You Know: The facts about synthetics
Our new Did You Know video and poster explain what synthetic psychoactive substances are, why they are so unpredictable and dangerous, and how people who use them despite the risks can keep themselves safer.
Nov 9 2017
Helen Clark joins global drug policy commission
Former Prime Minister Rt Hon Helen Clark as the 25th member of the highly respected Global Commission on Drug Policy. The appointment is a welcome one.
It’s about more than a referendum
A shift to a health-focused way of dealing with drugs in New Zealand is expected to accelerate under the new Labour-led government.
Oct 27 2017
All this talk about meth
Using meth? Worried about someone else's use? We've updated our MethHelp handbook and poster, which offer practical tips without judgement.
Q&A: Lizzie Marvelly
We introduce the Drug Foundation’s newest board member Lizzie Marvelly, who brings rich experience from the worlds of music, media and social change.