Articles with category: News
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.
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 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.
Watch talks from our 2023 Parliamentary Symposium
Watch fascinating talks and panel discussions from our 2023 Parliamentary Symposium.
Drug harm ranking study reveals alcohol, methamphetamine are most harmful in NZ
A new University of Otago drug harm ranking study has identified alcohol as the most harmful drug in New Zealand
‘Changing the kōrero’ - introducing our new ingoa Māori
Sharing our new ingoa Māori and destigmatising drug kupu
The Tairāwhiti hapū exploring indigenous psilocybin to treat methamphetamine addiction
A hāpori (community) from Rangiwaho marae in Tairāwhiti Gisborne is embarking on a ground-breaking study that will explore using the indigenous Psilocybe weraroa fungus as a potential treatment for members of their community dealing with me
Report: What we found at drug checking in 2022
Our findings from our first full year as a licensed drug checking provider.
What are we seeing at drug checking clinics?
Ahead of summer, here's a look at what's showing up at drug checking clinics across Aotearoa.
Report: Fatal overdoses in Aotearoa 2017-2021
New data shows fatal overdoses have increased by 54% in the last five years
Sign our petition to decriminalise cannabis and pardon cannabis offences
A link to our petition urging the Govt to decriminalise cannabis and pardon cannabis offenses
Harm reduction tips for medicinal cannabis users
Too many kiwis are still buying medicinal cannabis on the black market. We asked two leading experts for some harm reduction tips to keep them safer.