Guest editorial: Hello Friday Afternoon?
Finding ways to address problem drinking one day after another takes a lot of creativity and ingenuity. Hello Sunday Morning founder Chris Raine shares his thoughts on what day is next.
Viewpoints: The Brownfield Doctrine
With global drug policy coming under the spotlight in the lead up the UNGASS 2016, we take a look one part of a playing field on the move.
Opinion: To reduce drug-related harm, it’s time to be honest about the pleasure
Acknowledging the reasons most people actually use alcohol and other drugs could help them use them more safely, argues Global Drug Survey founder Adam Winstock.
Voting for change was the easy part
As state regulation of cannabis moves forward in several US states, it’s too early to say how the legalisative experiments will turn out.
On the road to reducing drug harm
The Drug Foundation was delighted to bring together a wide mix of people to deliberate on the intricacies of drug-driving policy at Te Wharewaka o Poneke. Stephen Blyth compiled this short report.
Good booze news from across the ditch
The Australian Government’s Institute of Health and Welfare recently released its full report on the 2013 Australian National Drug Strategy Household Survey. The results are encouraging
Underdosing naloxone
Globally, an estimated 69,000 people die each year from opioid overdose. The drug naloxone can quickly block opioid receptors in the brain and is used in some cases to bring people back from the brink of overdose death. Amberleigh Jack look
Kiwis excited to experience a month off alcohol
Starting this Sunday, New Zealanders from around the country are taking part in FebFast, an annual fundraising campaign that challenges participants to experience the month of February without alcohol.
FebFast 2015 to tackle NZ's rape culture
The New Zealand Drug Foundation is partnering with Rape Prevention Education for FebFast 2015, which will challenge participants to experience the month of February without drinking while raising funds to combat sexual violence.