Feb 14 2008
Experts to debate New Zealand drug laws
Drug policy makers, health professionals and politicians meet in Wellington next week to discuss the future of New Zealand's drug laws and policies.
Into my arms: Injecting drug use in New Zealand
Chris Wilkins and Charles Henderson compare findings on injecting drug use behaviour from the Illicit Drug Monitoring System and Needle Exchange New Zealand’s seroprevalence surveys.
Review of Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Act 1966
In the wake of the coroner’s calls for increased treatment facilities, the Ministry of Health outlines the proposed review of the Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Act.
Let's talk about pot
Cannabis. It's New Zealand’s favourite (illicit) drug. But for all its popularity, cannabis receives scant attention from politicians, policy makers and the media.
Nov 1 2007
It’s high time we talk about pot
Bud, chronic, dak, dope, ganja, grass, maryjane, reefer and skunk. We all know the slang terms for cannabis. Half of us have tried it, and one-in-eight uses it regularly.
Oct 17 2007
Alcohol review over promises, under delivers
The Drug Foundation today described the government’s alcohol policy proposals as feeble, saying they are a soft political response to a serious health issue. The foundation also criticised justice minister Mark Burton for recommending only
Mythbusters: Drinking like the French
The fact that the French encourage their kids to drink wine has led to a rosy utopia of sensible alcohol consumption. We read that on the Internet somewhere.
Guest editorial: Alcohol, poverty and development
Øystein Bakke writes about alcohol as the two-edged sword of the developing world. Its problems are a burden to families and communities struggling with poverty, but the problems only worsen with rising prosperity.
Jun 28 2007
Drug Foundation impressed by revision of drug law
The Drug Foundation is extremely pleased with the Government’s announcement today of a complete review of the Misuse of Drugs Act.