Oct 27 2021
Accusations could worsen outbreak
The NZ Drug Foundation is warning that comments made in the media blaming the ‘underbelly of Te Awamutu’ and drug use for the spread of Covid-19 could cause the area’s outbreak to worsen.
Q&A: How Moana House achieved 100% Covid vaccination
With such low rates of vaccination among tangata whaiora, we asked Claire Aitken how Moana House managed to turn that around.
In pursuit of 90%, we must leave no one behind
People using drugs are at greater risk from Covid-19, and they are the least-vaccinated. We need to reach them through the organisations they trust.
Overdose prevention: A walk in the park?
Free naloxone kits, fee training, oranges to practice on – and a barbecue lunch. That's how they do overdose prevention in British Columbia.
Drug Foundation turns to Givealittle to fund life-saving overdose medicine
The Drug Foundation has set up a Givealittle to help fund the distribution of naloxone, to mark International Overdose Awareness Day.
The Level launches to address drug harm
'Grossly underprepared' - NZ's naloxone mess
So far, NZ has escaped the kind of opioid crisis that has claimed thousands of lives overseas. But should that change, we are “grossly underprepared”.
D-Day approaches for new medicinal cannabis scheme
The number of products are set to be slashed and prices are expected to spike when a transitional medicinal cannabis scheme expires in October.
Ketamine - what you need to know
High Alert reports a large increase in the availability of ketamine nationwide. Ruth Nichol takes a look at the drug known as Special K, K and ket.