Matters of Substance May 2009
Cover Story
Coping with the crunch
Our social agencies are bracing themselves for a reapid rise in substance abuse brought on by recession anxiety. Keri Welham examines current and historical trends to see whether the news is all bad.
Cover story only available in hard copy, but you can read this review of evidence on the economic recession and drug use here.
Features
Through the maze: Healthy drug law symposium
Coverage of our recent symposium: two full days of thought-provoking dialogue on what makes drug laws healthy:
- Stop making sense
- Where do we go from here? A constitution for drug control
- Drug law and the Youth Court
- Symposium photos
Not in the neighbourhood
The successful defeat of a liquor licence application by Cannons Creek is a remarkable example of the power of protest and positive action.
Should I stay or should I go?
Keeping youth in a treatment can be a challenge. The National Addiction Centre's Youth Retention Study looked at how we can stop young addicts dropping out.
Research Update - Methamphetamine harm in New Zealand
The latest IDMS findings indicate that harms from amphetamine use worsen with time and as users age.
Regulars
Drug Policy leaders weighed in the balance and found wanting.
Guest Editorial - It's not OK to kill your customers
Tobacco control has enjoyed some significant successes. Now, says ASH Director Ben Youdan, it's time to set our sights on the real killers.
Doug Sellman argues the liquor industry needs to own up and stop blaming its customers.
Mythbusters - Ignorance isn't bliss: The harm reduction debate
We never expected support from the Vatican, but why do so many who should know better still believe the myths about harm reduction?
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