Articles with category: Media release
Bold demand-side action required in face of methamphetamine surge
New Zealand must invest in bold action to reduce demand for methamphetamine in the face of a recent surge in consumption.
Crucial harm reduction service continues to increase reach
Strong growth in the number of people getting their drugs checked is reassuring against the backdrop of an increasingly volatile drug supply and a surge in consumption.
New guide launched to help navigate medicinal cannabis and workplace safety
The guide was developed in collaboration with Construction Health and Safety New Zealand, Dentons and Māori and Pasifika Trades Training
New programme to help protect youth exposed to gambling hidden in online gaming
The NZ Drug Foundation is working with the Problem Gambling Foundation to develop new resources for schools
Urgent action called for after alarming increases in methamphetamine and cocaine consumption
New wastewater testing results showing a significant increase in methamphetamine and cocaine consumption demonstrate a need for urgent action to prevent harm
Two new studies show a concerning increase in drug use and availability
A significant increase in drug use and availability is a concern and shows a need for an increase in support and harm reduction, says the NZ Drug Foundation.
Untreated ADHD leading to addiction and drug harm
A new report shows New Zealand’s failure to adequately diagnose and treat ADHD is likely leading to significant drug harm, including from alcohol and nicotine.
New report shows NZ loses three people a week to preventable overdose
New data shows that fatal overdoses are continuing to increase.
Potentially lethal dose of methamphetamine found in Rinda pineapple lolly wrapping
The Drug Foundation is warning people not to consume Rinda pineapple lollies.
Funding boost and significant shift needed for health-based approach to drugs
A new paper sets out the Drug Foundation's vision for a health-based approach to drug harm
Expert Pharmac committee recommends funding for overdose reversal nasal spray
The expert committee has said funding for naloxone in the community should be a high priority
Drug Foundation celebrates significant growth of drug checking service
Significant growth in drug checking availability and uptake is helping to prevent harm in more parts of the community.