Articles with category: Article
'Grossly underprepared' - NZ's naloxone mess
So far, NZ has escaped the kind of opioid crisis that has claimed thousands of lives overseas. But should that change, we are “grossly underprepared”.
D-Day approaches for new medicinal cannabis scheme
The number of products are set to be slashed and prices are expected to spike when a transitional medicinal cannabis scheme expires in October.
Ketamine - what you need to know
High Alert reports a large increase in the availability of ketamine nationwide. Ruth Nichol takes a look at the drug known as Special K, K and ket.
World-leading legislation could ensure harm reduction for all NZers
The Drug Foundation recently made a submission to parliament which strongly supported the Drug and Substance Checking Legislation Bill, while calling for a number of changes.
Johann Hari on his film about Billie Holiday and the war on drugs
On the eve of the NZ release of The US vs Billie Holiday, Russell Brown talks to Johann Hari about the movie, compassionate drug policy & what's next.
Turning away from the 'war on drugs'
Recently Oregon became the first US state to decriminalise all drug use, the latest of many changes there and around the world.
Why discretion missed the mark
Don Rowe explains why police discretion is no substitute for decriminalisation, and raises the hope that genuine reform could be back on the table.
Tis the Season
...to be kind to yourself. As you head into the holiday break It’s ok to think honestly about your alcohol and other drug use.
Director's Cut: December 2020
Newly appointed Executive Director Sarah provides some insight and hope as we near the end of 2020.
Surprising direction of US drug law reform
Drug law reform got majority support in several US states, and is heading off in new directions. Russell Brown pulled this summary together
Preparing for another synthetic cannabinoids spike
Spikes in synthetic cannabinoids harm can happen at any time, and we continue to see incidents that leave in their wake a trail of casualties. Tess Nichol reports
From print to pixels
Our magazine has gone digital! Now you can get regular updates, analysis and opinion from our refreshed online Matters of Substance.