Aug 8 2017
Getting the facts out is overdue
The tragic deaths in Auckland that were likely caused by new synthetic drugs is a wake up call.
Jul 26 2017
Urgent response to drug deaths: accurate information is vital
The NZ Drug Foundation is calling on the NZ Police to release test results for substances suspected of leading to deaths of eight people in Auckland. Accurate is vital to an appropriate response.
Keep calm and keep to the facts about novel synthetic substances
Dear media: In the stampede to get the story out first, please check your facts.
2017 Symposium News Coverage
Listed here is news coverage of the 2017 Through the Maze: Health Drug Law parliamentary symposium
Download our report into the misuse of prescription medications
This recent exploratory research showed 30% of surveyed students had used prescription drugs in a recreational manner.
Replace drug convictions with health referrals: Drug Foundation launches new model drug law
We're proposing a complete overhaul of New Zealand's drug laws. This is a start.
Festival drug checking trial: Summary of results
During the 2016/2017 summer festival season, we helped community group KnowYourStuffNZ offer free drug testing to more than three hundred festival goers. Here are the results.
Astonishing results from free testing of illicit drugs at festivals
Many festival-goers take drugs. But last summer, a significant number decided against it after being told the drug they were about to take was not what they thought.
Moving to a healthy drug law by 2020
We've developed a new model drug law based on evidence and experience. We think it would go a long way towards reducing drug harm. What do you think?