Why we need to vote yes
Chloe Ann-King and Hannah McGowan argue that New Zealand should vote yes to cannabis, because it can help mitigate physical, mental and emotional health problems.
Surprise finding: cannabis may beat cold turkey
A growing body of overseas research has revealed that cannabis could help break harder drug dependence. Legalisation could allow more research into this emerging trend
2019 Budget set to deliver
The Wellbeing Budget should see improved access to addiction treatment. It will take time, but in the meantime let's celebrate!
We need YOU! #cannabis referendum
Be part of history: Feature article on the cannabis referendum and Health Not Handcuffs
New options to avert North American opioid crisis
David Young investigates the opioid crisis in North America. Are new approaches and more resources needed? What form should they take?
Why no human rights section in 2019 UNODC World Drug Report?
Filter magazine: A United Nations report has highlighted the huge scale of annual deaths from drug use around the world, but the damage done by increasingly abusive prohibition doesn’t rate a mention.
Hugs not Drugs (or both)
Not everybody uses drugs in the same ways and this is especially true for the LGBTQ community. Are different approaches to harm reduction needed?
Jun 9 2019
Regulating cannabis is the best option to protect public health
We all worry about the mental health risks of cannabis use by young New Zealanders. Right now, handing out a conviction and punishment is all the law can offer. Is this the best we can do?
May 31 2019
2019 Budget is a game changer
The big ambitions of the 2019 Wellbeing Budget show the government is willing to walk the talk when it comes to a fresh new approach.