Mythbusters: How attractive is the Swedish model?
A 'drug-free society' is an attractive proposition, and one pursued with vigor under Sweden's drug policy. Mythbusters sizes up the model to see if it's as stunning close up.
Mar 31 2008
Drug Foundation urges moratorium and independent analysis of new party pills
On the eve of the BZP party pill ban, the New Zealand Drug Foundation has called for a voluntary moratorium on sales of all new non-BZP party pills until an independent analysis has been carried out to determine their risk.
Feb 20 2008
Drug Policy Roundtable challenged to avoid rhetoric and ignorance
Significant harm reduction to the people of New Zealand or simplistic political rhetoric. Those were presented as the alternatives to attendees at the Drug Policy Roundtable in Wellington this morning.
Feb 14 2008
Experts to debate New Zealand drug laws
Drug policy makers, health professionals and politicians meet in Wellington next week to discuss the future of New Zealand's drug laws and policies.
Into my arms: Injecting drug use in New Zealand
Chris Wilkins and Charles Henderson compare findings on injecting drug use behaviour from the Illicit Drug Monitoring System and Needle Exchange New Zealand’s seroprevalence surveys.
Review of Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Act 1966
In the wake of the coroner’s calls for increased treatment facilities, the Ministry of Health outlines the proposed review of the Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Act.
Let's talk about pot
Cannabis. It's New Zealand’s favourite (illicit) drug. But for all its popularity, cannabis receives scant attention from politicians, policy makers and the media.
Nov 1 2007
It’s high time we talk about pot
Bud, chronic, dak, dope, ganja, grass, maryjane, reefer and skunk. We all know the slang terms for cannabis. Half of us have tried it, and one-in-eight uses it regularly.
Oct 17 2007
Alcohol review over promises, under delivers
The Drug Foundation today described the government’s alcohol policy proposals as feeble, saying they are a soft political response to a serious health issue. The foundation also criticised justice minister Mark Burton for recommending only