To test or not to test? That was the question …
Otago University Students Association chief executive Debbie Downs tells how she came around to the idea of introducing checking of recreational drugs for students.
Strength and harm - the uncertain cannabis equation
Some cannabis is becoming stronger as producers refine their methods and product. How can a legal market manage potency and offer safe consistency to users?
Through the Maze: Just and equitable drug law reform
2019 Parliamentary Drug Policy Symposium, Through the Maze: just and equitable drug law reform
Jul 19 2019
Medicinal Cannabis Scheme guide for submitters
The deadline for submissions on the Medicinal Cannabis Scheme is 7 August 2019. We produced a guide to help patients, carers and whānau make submissions.
Jul 10 2019
Proposed medicinal cannabis regime ticks most boxes
Government is consulting on medicinal cannabis regulations. Submissions are due by 9 August 2019. Patients are urged to have their say.
Jul 9 2019
Drug checking: Beyond the festival season
We and our partners Know Your Stuff are about to trial a monthly drug checking clinic at the Drug Foundation’s Wellington office
Director's cut
Ross Bell brings the drug policy debate back to what really matters: whānau.
Q&A: Garth Mullins
Crackdown is a new monthly drug and drug policy podcast from award-winning documentarian and long-time community organiser Garth Mullins. Each episode tells the story of a community fighting for its life.
Government putting right meth contamination evictions
The government has begun making amends to HNZ tenants who were evicted after small amounts of methamphetamine contamination were found in their homes, but is it enough?