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New programme to help protect youth exposed to gambling hidden in online gaming

18 Dec 2024

The NZ Drug Foundation is working with the Problem Gambling Foundation to develop new resources for schools

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Urgent action called for after alarming increases in methamphetamine and cocaine consumption

11 Dec 2024

New wastewater testing results showing a significant increase in methamphetamine and cocaine consumption demonstrate a need for urgent action to prevent harm

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Two new studies show a concerning increase in drug use and availability

21 Nov 2024

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.

Media release

Untreated ADHD leading to addiction and drug harm

1 Oct 2024

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.

Report

Report: Neurodivergence and substance use

1 Oct 2024

Our latest report pulls together international evidence and local experiences of how neurodivergence impacts drug use

Article

What researchers at University of Auckland are learning from giving people microdoses of LSD

10 Sep 2024

‘Microdosing’ psychedelics involves taking small, repeated doses of a psychedelic drug. Researcher Robin Murphy talks us through the latest Auckland University microdosing study.

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New report shows NZ loses three people a week to preventable overdose

31 Aug 2024

New data shows that fatal overdoses are continuing to increase.

Report

Report: Drug overdoses in Aotearoa 2024

31 Aug 2024

Three New Zealanders die each week from preventable drug overdose

Media release

Potentially lethal dose of methamphetamine found in Rinda pineapple lolly wrapping

13 Aug 2024

The Drug Foundation is warning people not to consume Rinda pineapple lollies.