Sep 16 2010
Why such a weak response to restricting alcohol marketing?
While the Government is proposing to adopt, in part or whole, the majority of the Law Commission’s 153 recommendations for alcohol law reform, among those that it has rejected are some of the most effective policy levers to reduce alcohol-r
Aug 18 2010
“The drugs just didn’t work anymore” – Drug websites put a human face on addiction
“I don’t want to go back down that road. It’s very dark, very messy, and very lonely in spite of the fact it feels so loving, and so nice, and so social at the time.”…
Big tobacco hires whaling guy to astroturf
Is the Association of Community Retailers really a grass roots group of mum and dad corner dairy owners? Or is there some 'jiggery-smokery' going on behind the scenes?
Mythbusters: Does alcohol make you fat?
Studies indicate that how alcohol affects your waistline may depend on your age, sex, location, weight, health, social status, profession or all or none of the above... maybe.
We're on your side
The death of a close friend made Black Power member Denis O'Reilly re-evaluate his own methamphetamine use. This is the story of one man's fight against P within a gang environment.
When drugs and music overlap
Recent research from Berkeley suggests there may be some truth to stereotypical associations between drugs and music people choose.
May 12 2010
Price matters – Why the Government should reconsider its stance on raising alcohol excise tax
In light of the industry’s ongoing brazen attempts to seduce and recruit new generations of drinkers with pocket-money priced booze, our Government’s rejection of the Law Commission’s proposal to raise alcohol excise tax is irresponsible.
Apr 28 2010
Well done on tobacco tax Prime Minister. Why not for alcohol?
The Drug Foundation added its support to the Government’s surprise announcement of an increase in the tobacco excise tax effective from tonight, but says that decision puts the Prime Minister’s rejection of an excise increase for alcohol in
Apr 27 2010
Kiwis urged to have their say on alcohol law reform
Concerned Kiwis and community groups are being urged to join the debate about alcohol law reform following the release of the Law Commission’s report today.