May 10 2007
Reducing drug demand a good investment
The Drug Foundation welcomed the Government’s increased investment in reducing demand for drugs, released today in a pre-budget announcement.
Mythbusters: One addiction at a time?
Who says people undergoing addiction treatment can't give up smoking at the same time? Mythbusters reveal new evidence and research challenging the myths that have kept smoking interventions out of substance abuse programmes for so long.
Mythbusters: P and tinny houses
Stories about P being pushed at tinny houses are now regular media fare. Just how true are such claims? Mythbusters pick away at the fictions.
Dec 19 2006
Drug Foundation supports Minister's drug policy process
The Drug Foundation welcomed drug policy minister Jim Anderton’s announcement today to consult with the wider community before changing the legal status of party pills.
Jul 22 2006
Drug Foundation backs medical cannabis
The New Zealand Drug Foundation today released its policy on medicinal cannabis, supporting the medical use of cannabis under a trial regime.
May 29 2006
High time for good drug policy
The New Zealand Drug Foundation today called for all political parties to stop treating drug issues as a publicity platform and instead develop comprehensive alcohol and other drug policies.
Feb 27 2006
Party pill marketing branded irresponsible
The Drug Foundation today called for a halt to all advertising of party pills, saying that the practice of marketing social drugs may contribute to an increase in drug-related problems in New Zealand.
Nov 2 2005
Party pill ban would ignore best evidence
The New Zealand Drug Foundation today warned against heeding calls to ban BZP, the active ingredient found in many 'party pills', because such a move would be against the best evidence currently available.
Oct 3 2005
Muddled thinking behind drug policy criticism
Wellington coroner Garry Evans has ignored best practice and a wealth of international evidence in his criticism of New Zealand’s harm-minimisation approach to drug policy and education, the Drug Foundation said today.