Articles with category: Media release
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.”…
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.
Mar 3 2010
Why sensible suggestions on drug law should not be ignored
The government’s initial response to the Law Commission’s report on drug law reform is disappointing. Minister of Justice Simon Power’s declaration that there’s not a single, solitary chance he will be relaxing drug laws is symptomatic of t
Feb 11 2010
Modernising New Zealand’s drug law
New Zealand’s drug law has been rejected as obsolete and out-of-touch by the Law Commission in its review - Controlling and Regulating Drugs - released for pubic consultation today.
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.
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.