Opinion: This isn't who I was born to be
Drugs can tear families apart. So too can the laws that police them. But family can also motivate users to put their lives back together again, writes Patrick Hilsman.
Many follow the Silk Road trail
Amberleigh Jack embraces the dark side to investigate hidden and illicit drug marketplaces online.
The victims of Russia's war on methadone
Michael Bird reports on the dire consequences of Russia’s harsh anti-drugs crusade in Crimea.
UNGASS 2016: Hopeful global voices
What can the United Nations General Assembly Special Session on the world drug problem achieve? In this feature, we share perspectives from people working in South America, West Africa and Asia and in global development.
Hopes dashed and raised in NYC
After a big build up, the UN's global drug talks took place in April, with mixed results. Russell Brown was there.
Lizi's living sober
Living Sober member Lizi Reese talks about the role alcohol played in her life and her long road to sobriety.
Mar 3 2017
New campaign to help young New Zealanders Steer Clear of drug driving
A new campaign which shows young New Zealanders that cannabis can impair driving, and which supports young people to find alternatives to driving stoned, is being launched at Splore today.
Mar 2 2017
Online community reaches New Zealand's hidden problem drinkers
People struggling with their alcohol use now have a new online place where they can go to get help anonymously from others with similar experiences.
It’s going to take more than silver linings...
Hearing about these new pockets of humanity and hope in our justice system is refreshing. What a difference it makes when people care about the people they work with and make changes to better respond to people’s needs.