We take the lead in Aotearoa New Zealand educating, advising and standing up for healthy approaches to alcohol and other drugs.

I need help now
family

I'm worried about a friend or family member
beehive1

I want to know about drug policy in New Zealand
youngpeople1

I need advice on working with young people
MoS homepage hero block

Matters of Substance:  Features, analysis & opinion

Latest Updates

cannabis mos feb 2013 sml2

New study shows therapeutic cannabis' benefits and barriers

95% of respondents reported positive effects, in a study that looked at both prescription and black market cannabis use.
hand shake

Party positions on drug overdoses show cross-party progress possible

Willingness from across the political spectrum to explore critical overdose prevention measures shows that cross-party progress can be made, says Drug...
page thumbnail

Watch talks from our 2023 Parliamentary Symposium

Watch fascinating talks and panel discussions from our 2023 Parliamentary Symposium.
ingoa 6

‘Changing the kōrero’ - introducing our new ingoa Māori

We're excited to introduce our new ingoa Māori. In its entirety, our new ingoa describes our mission of working towards an Aotearoa without drug harm.

Drug Index

We believe that access to accurate, clear information is essential to reduce drug-related harm. This index provides harm reduction advice for drugs that are common in New Zealand.

Alcohol Benzodiazepines Cannabis Cocaine GHB Heroin Ketamine LSD LSD MDMA Methamphetamine NBOMe Tobacco Synthetic cannabinoids Synthetic cathinones
social graphic subscribe

Subscribe to email updates

Get regular news, analysis and commentary on drug issues in New Zealand. Free.

Sign up now!

The Level promo

Straight up guide for people who use drugs.

The Level is for real people, in real life, whatever level they are at.

The Level

Back to top