Matters of Substance May 2008 contents
Volume 18, Number 2
ISSN 1177-200X
| The Director's Cut | Drug Foundation Director Ross Bell introduces the May issue suggesting that the International Narcotics Control Board has its priorities wrong. Why the unhealthy fixation with the celebrity user? |
| Cover Story - Fit for purpose? Rethinking drug policy | A review of global drug control at the same time New Zealand reviews its drug law presents an opportunity to develop drug laws and policies relevant for today and the future. In a series of essays, we explore rational drug classification, the effectiveness of international drug conventions and the worrying signs a new battle is about to begin in thailand. The drug scheduling debate - The view from Vienna The drug classification alphabet - An un-evidence-based mess Human rights and drug control Same same, but different – Thailand's second war on drugs |
| Guest Editorial - A view from the House | The major stumbling block to good drug policy is politicians, says member of the House of Representatives Nandor Tanczos. But progress is still possible. |
| Opinion - Lore and Leadership | Shane Bradbrook is passionate about shifting New Zealand's smoking culture, especially amongst Maori. With strong Maori tikanga and leadership, Aotearoa can be tobacco-free. |
| Let's talk about pot - (Black) Market forces | At $1 billion, New Zealand's cannabis black market would equate to one quarter the size of New Zealand's entire legal horticulture industry. David Young explores whether the economics are that simple. |
| You get what you pay for | In Caliafornia, the alcohol lobby spends millions of dollars a year to sway legislators on bills affecting the liquor, wine and beer businesses. How effective is its efforts to influence? |
| Drugtube - Your guide to the best drug policy videos online | From motoring gurus testing spliffs, to information about Australian prisioners with Hep C, to lessons from monkeys about drinking 'responsibly' - we have brough you a gamut of splendid variety from what's avaliable to view online. Get informed and distracted. |
| Lamenting the youth of today | Youth Week, a celebration of young people, is this month. But aren't the youth of today no-hoper, drug-taking and drunken thugs? Sarah Helm challenges these stereotypes. |
| A good foundation | We introduce our new staff. Find out who's who and what they do. |
| 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. |
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