Methamphetamine programme needs funding and expansion
The NZ Drug Foundation says the Govt urgently needs to increase funding for a successful methamphetamine programme and expand it throughout the country following the release of new Police wastewater data.
New drug-driving law ignores science, targets poor
Chris Fowlie takes a look at who will be most affected by New Zealand's new drug driving laws, and how.
Have your say on the future of mental health and addiction services
The Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission want your feedback on the future of mental health in Aotearoa.
Drug checking: It feels illegal, but it's not
Some people are still mistrustful about the legal status of drug checking. We asked Leah Rothman to clear up some of the confusion.
Who gets a conviction for drug possession, and who gets help?
Policy & advocacy manager Kali Mercier takes a look at new drug prosecution stats to see who is being impacted - and is it working?
A first timer's take on the world of global drug policy
Jai Whelan, founding member and secretary of Students for Sensible Drug Policy Aotearoa, reflects on the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs.
Clearing the haze: New stats give us a better picture of youth vaping
ASH’s new Year 10 Survey provides a solid statistical evidence base of what is happening with smoking and vaping amongst young people
New report shows drug approach continuing to cause harm
NEW: Our State of The Nation shows too many people are suffering harm and our drug laws are often compounding the problem
Drugs snapshot shows system grossly failing Māori across the board
A new report shows that New Zealand’s approach to drugs is leading to grossly unequitable outcomes for Māori across the board.