Problems with substances start early - half of all New Zealanders with a substance dependence issue were already dependent by the time they were 19.
At your school:
Every student will make a decision whether or not to use alcohol and other drugs.
Many students will try alcohol and other drugs.
Some students will suffer short-term harms.
A few students will develop long-term problems.
28 February 2022
ASH’s new Year 10 Survey provides a solid statistical evidence base of what is happening with smoking and vaping amongst young people
01 September 2020
The Drug Foundation has launched a school-based project aiming to change the way schools approach drugs and alcohol. John McRae attended the...
13 August 2020
New findings from the Youth19 Rangatahi smart study will help prepare good public health approaches when it comes to young people and substa...
11 June 2020
Lively debate from our great line up of panellists on whether the Cannabis Control Bill will help to protect young people
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