Chris Rattue
Chris Rattue tells other people’s stories. He is a writer who makes his living as a journalist, sports reporter and columnist for The New Zealand Herald. But this time, Rattue wants to tell his story: a tale of addiction and freedom.
Little by little
Sex addicts are comic gold, coffee addicts are the epitome of urban cool, but for drug addicts the tone is generally disapproving. Is it time for a more understanding approach to the illness of addiction?
Mar 11 2013
Forty thousand febfast thanks
By pushing pause on booze for February hundreds of New Zealanders have helped raise over $40,000 to support young people with alcohol and other drug problems.
Feb 28 2013
Fast results for febfast
After 28 days of pushing pause on booze, hundreds of New Zealanders are feeling happier and healthier due to febfast, febfast coordinator Jackson Wood said today.
Feb 26 2013
Psychoactive Substances Bill welcomed
The New Zealand Drug Foundation welcomes the introduction of the Psychoactive Substances Bill, New Zealand Drug Foundation Executive Director Ross Bell said today.
Feb 14 2013
Half-arsed febfast heats up fundraising
With fourteen days gone and fourteen to go there is still time to do a half-arsed febfast, febfast coordinator Jackson Wood said today.
Feb 3 2013
Post-Sevens febfast
People who overdid it at the Wellington Sevens this weekend can give their poor livers a break for the rest of February by signing up to febfast.
About a drug: Cocaine
Portrayed as one of the most glamorous drugs, cocaine has made a huge splash in pop culture and left a huge scar on South America.
Q&A: Russell Brand
On the tenth anniversary of his recovery, comedian Russell Brand invited Matters of Substance backstage to the final show of his Australia and New Zealand tour.