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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.

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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...

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Watch talks from our 2023 Parliamentary Symposium

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

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‘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.

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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.

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