Oct 14 2009
Main point of meth plan missed
The New Zealand Drug Foundation today expressed its strong support for the Government’s “Tackling methamphetamine” action plan, saying the it represents an important first step in rebalancing New Zealand’s approach to reducing drug harm.
Sep 10 2009
Survey reveals drug driving concern
Results from the Drug Foundation’s survey into driving and drugs suggest “cannabis driving” is a serious road safety issue in New Zealand.
Mythbusters: Blown away: defeating the breathlyser
We take a look at various theories on how to mask your alcoholic breath when you're asked to blow in the bag.
Mythbusters: Ignorance isn't bliss - The harm reduction debate
We never expected support from the Vatican, but why do so many who should know better still believe the myths about harm reduction?
Mar 1 2009
2009 Through the maze: healthy drug law, international drug policy symposium
The Through the Maze: Healthy Drug Law symposium was held in Wellington to discuss a number of drug-related local issues, including the review of New Zealand’s 1975 Misuse of Drugs Act by the independent Law Commission.
Feb 19 2009
Law & health must co-operate to reduce drug harm
A visiting British drug expert told the Healthy Drug Law Symposium in Wellington today that health and law enforcement professionals would best protect individuals and communities from drug harm by working together.
Feb 19 2009
Harsh cannabis laws defy good sense
Drug legislation and policy tend to focus too much on enforcement and tough-talk and too little on evidence about what really works, a visiting expert told the Healthy Drug Law Symposium in Wellington today. The result is often irrational l
Feb 19 2009
Commitment needed for international drug control
A visiting United Nations official told the Healthy Drug Law Symposium in Wellington today that the UN-led international drug control system has been successful, despite criticism and that it is essential the world community works together
Feb 19 2009
Treatment smartest option for drug offenders
The New Zealand government could save millions of dollars by diverting New Zealanders with drug problems out of the court system and into the health system, says a major international expert.