Hello Sunday Morning
We talk with Chris Raine, a remarkable young Australian whose innovative and courageous online programme is helping many question and overcome the prominence of alcohol in their daily lives and culture.
Opinion: The Debate down at Goodbye Blue Monday
Where better to talk about alcohol law reform than at the pub? Christchurch CAYAD co-ordinator Mike Moss reports on how an organised debate went down with the locals.
Mythbusters: Is alcohol cheaper than bottled water?
New Zealand research got tounges wagging around the world by claiming some alcohol costs less than bottled water. Surely that can't be true, can it?
Viewpoints: Should cannabis be on WADA's banned substances list?
In our second segment looking objectively at both sides of a contentious issue, we consider whether dope-smoking athletes should be diciplined. We leave you to decide between competing arguments.
Sport under the influence
Alcohol industry sponsorship has been a goldmine for sport in New Zealand, so much so that many clubs say they couldn't survive without it. But what has been the cost to the codes, the players and the general public of alcohol's high profil
Guest editorial: Compulsory treatment Dutch style
Treatment boss Robert Steenhuisen takes a firsthand look at a compulsory treatment facility in the Netherlands and makes some comparisions with New Zealand.
Smoking bans in prisons - do they work?
Midway through next year, there will be a ban on smoking behind bars, but there is considerable debate over how effective this will be and over whether the ban is solely motivated by health concerns.
Mythbusters: Cannabis potency
Police and the media say ESR tests conducted this year prove cannabis in New Zealand has become a whole lot stronger. But just what did these tests examine, and what do the results really mean?
War and Drugs
Today, more than ever, armies around the world are dealing with serious substance abuse problems and the mental health issues that result. New Zealand is no exception.