Matters of Substance August 2008 contents
Cover Story
What to do with 'high'school students
For many teenagers, alcohol and other drugs are part of everyday life. But is kicking drug taking kids out of school the best solution we've got? Listen here to Radio NZ Insight programme on drugs and schools.
Features
Treating drug addiction from the inside
Arohata Prison's drug treatment programme takes participants on a journey of self-discovery where the end result is a new beginning.
Civil society is having a say in the global drug control system review, and New Zealand's voice was clearly heard at a recent NGO forum in Vienna.
Cool to be queer
As a drug treatment provider, are you aware of the special needs of your non-heterosexual clients?
High in the saddle: cannabis-affected driving
We've still got things to say about pot.
A global alcohol strategy at last
After years of unfortunate faffing about, the WHA has found a way forward on alcohol - much to the credit of New Zealand.
The mountains, the rivers and Richard
Helensville/Te Awaroa CAYAD coordinator Richard Nahi (Ngati Whatua Nga Rima o Kaipara) works with 'at risk' and Maori youth.
Volatile Substances - A guide for retailers
The Drug Foundation has launched an online resource for retailers to help them deal with the issues and problems associated with selling volatile substances.
Smokefree at Springhill
A Hawke's bay addiction centre is putting the lie to the long held view that it's best to keep smoking while you tackle other addictions.
Regulars
Drug Foundation Director Ross Bell introduces the August issue by welcoming the prime minister to the alcohol debate at last.
Guest Editorial - The global state of harm reduction
Catherine Cook introduces the IHRA's Global State of Harm Reduction 2008 report, which provides assessment on drug-related disease epidemics and worldwide responses.
Opinion - Supermarkets stretching the spirit of the law
Do we want supermarkets stocking spirits one aisle over from the frozen peas? Bruce Robertson argues many supermarkets are already flouting undertakings made to Parliament.
Mythbusters - Coming clean on meth
It's widely held that methamphetamine addiction can't be treated. Mythbusters look at what providers are doing to check whether this is true.
