The victims of Russia's war on methadone
Michael Bird reports on the dire consequences of Russia’s harsh anti-drugs crusade in Crimea.
UNGASS 2016: Hopeful global voices
What can the United Nations General Assembly Special Session on the world drug problem achieve? In this feature, we share perspectives from people working in South America, West Africa and Asia and in global development.
Hopes dashed and raised in NYC
After a big build up, the UN's global drug talks took place in April, with mixed results. Russell Brown was there.
Lizi's living sober
Living Sober member Lizi Reese talks about the role alcohol played in her life and her long road to sobriety.
Mar 3 2017
New campaign to help young New Zealanders Steer Clear of drug driving
A new campaign which shows young New Zealanders that cannabis can impair driving, and which supports young people to find alternatives to driving stoned, is being launched at Splore today.
Mar 2 2017
Online community reaches New Zealand's hidden problem drinkers
People struggling with their alcohol use now have a new online place where they can go to get help anonymously from others with similar experiences.
It’s going to take more than silver linings...
Hearing about these new pockets of humanity and hope in our justice system is refreshing. What a difference it makes when people care about the people they work with and make changes to better respond to people’s needs.
Putting anti-drug rhetoric on ice
There has been a proliferation of anti-meth approaches across the Antipodes based more on fear than facts. Nicole Lee uncovers some of the false rhetoric.
Opinion: Dear Politicians: drug policy matters in election year
Kali Mercier, the Drug Foundation’s Senior Advocacy and Policy Adviser, explains why drug law reform should be an important election issue this year.