Aug 6 2008
Time for political consensus on alcohol
The Drug Foundation is urging all political parties to support a new alcohol bill announced by the government today, saying the bill addresses key weaknesses in our current liquor law through amendments which shouldn’t be politically conten
What to do with 'high' school students
For many teenagers, alcohol and other drugs are part of everyday life. But is kicking drug taking kids out of school the best solution we've got?
Mythbusters: Coming clean on meth
It's widely held that methamphetamine addiction can't be treated. Mythbusters look at what providers are doing to check whether this is true.
Jun 26 2008
Drug Foundation launches Volatile Substance Guide for Retailers
The New Zealand Drug Foundation today launched a guide for retailers on managing the sale of volatile substances.
Opinion: Lore and Leadership: Changing the smoking culture of Māori
Shane Bradbrook is passionate about shifting New Zealand's smoking culture, especially amongst Māori. With strong Māori tikanga and leadership, Aotearoa can be tobacco-free.
The drug classification alphabet
An un-evidence-based mess
Let's talk about pot: Black Market forces
At $1 billion, New Zealand's cannabis black market would equate to one quarter the size of New Zealand's entire legal horticulture industry. David Young explores whether the economics are that simple
Mythbusters: How attractive is the Swedish model?
A 'drug-free society' is an attractive proposition, and one pursued with vigor under Sweden's drug policy. Mythbusters sizes up the model to see if it's as stunning close up.
Mar 31 2008
Drug Foundation urges moratorium and independent analysis of new party pills
On the eve of the BZP party pill ban, the New Zealand Drug Foundation has called for a voluntary moratorium on sales of all new non-BZP party pills until an independent analysis has been carried out to determine their risk.