Mongrel Mob women in Porirua are taking positive steps to make better life choices in an environment where drinking and drug taking are the norm.
Welfare beneficiaries who use alcohol and drugs are likely to be targeted under a new, tougher regime if recommendations by the Welfare Working Group are introduced. The government-appointed group has found the current system is too permiss
The Justice and Electoral Select Committee is still deliberating on the Alcohol Reform Bill. They say it’s proving and enormous challenge and the deadline for reporting back to Parliament has been pushed out from June until the end of Augus
It’s a glaring and obvious anomaly that substances like cannabis are illegal in New Zealand while “synthetic cannabis” – that has much the same effect – is openly for sale in dairies and service stations.
The Law Commission’s report on drug law reform is timely, smart and welcome. Now our politicians need the courage to respond.
In our third segment looking objectively at both sides of a contentious issue, we consider whether ibogaine should be approved as a treatment for withdrawal and dependence.
A number of CAYADs are working to develop evidence-based alternatives to help keep kids in school instead of excluding or suspending them.
Steve Walsh is now sober and enjoying a life of mountain biking and art galleries. Steve talks to Keri Welham.
New Zealand is on the brink of some of the most significant amendments to its alcohol laws, but communities need to speak up about their desire for change.