What can we learn from Australia’s free naloxone scheme?
As harm reduction advocates in Aotearoa push for better naloxone access, we look for lessons across the ditch.
A new approach to reporting on drug data
We've launched a new tool to help you find the latest drug data and changed how we report throughout the year.
Drug Foundation celebrates significant growth of drug checking service
Significant growth in drug checking availability and uptake is helping to prevent harm in more parts of the community.
Report: What we saw at drug checking in 2023
Nearly 1 in 5 drugs checked were different from what was expected.
New course aims to help event staff assist intoxicated patrons
Hato Hone St John has launched a new course to help employees and first aiders learn how to assist intoxicated patrons confidently.
New report shows significant increase in cocaine use
A new report shows a significant increase in cocaine use over the past year, while MDMA and methamphetamine use has decreased slightly.
Report: Drug use in Aotearoa 2022/23
Pulling together the latest drug use and consumption data from 2022/23
Funding vital for overdose reversal nasal spray
Drug harm experts say funding for a nasal spray that reverses opioid overdoses is critical in the face of an increasingly toxic drug supply and the emergence of powerful synthetic opioids.
Asian alcohol and drug survey shows more use than previously thought
Survey participants also reported that barriers to accessing services, resources and information were high.