Back to top

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
Homepage I Want Advice

I want advice about how to be safer when using drugs
worried about a family member or friend web2

I'm worried about a friend or family member
Sheep WEST COAST

I want to know about drug policy in New Zealand
home working with young people2

I need advice on working with young people

Our Latest Updates

Economic report web thumbnail2

Drug law reform stacks up in dollar terms - new report

We've always known that drug law reform is socially responsible. Now we know it's fiscally responsible too.

Read more
synthetics crisis thumbnail2

Synthetics crisis response

Over 40 people in New Zealand have died in the past year from synthetic substances., and hundreds more have experienced serious side effects. We think it's time for urgent action.

Read more
MoS Nov 2018 thumbnail synthetics

Latest Matters of Substance out now

In our November 2018 magazine the cover story is all about finding answers to the ongoing synthetics crisis. As you'll see we're pushing things along and expect to have an update on new actions soon.

Read more

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 LSD LSD MDMA Methamphetamine NBOMe Tobacco Synthetic cannabinoids Synthetic cathinones
e substance thumbnail
Subscribe to email updates

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

Sign up now!

DF WebAd DrugHelp 3
DrugHelp

Learn from other New Zealanders' experiences, gain insights into your use, and order resources to help you make change

DrugHelp