Matters of Substance
December 2020
Surprising direction of US drug law reform
We regularly publish features, analysis and opinion on drug policy, harm reduction and more in Aotearoa New Zealand.
In December 2020 we began publishing online-only articles. Check regularly for new pieces. Sign-up to get email notifications. Read back issues dating from February 2007 onwards.
LATEST ARTICLES
21 December 2020
Tis the Season
...to be kind to yourself. As you head into the holiday break It’s ok to think honestly about your alcohol and other drug use.
17 December 2020
Surprising direction of US drug law reform
Drug law reform got majority support in several US states, and is heading off in new directions. Russell Brown pulled this summary together
17 December 2020
Director's Cut: December 2020
Newly appointed Executive Director Sarah provides some insight and hope as we near the end of 2020.
17 December 2020
Preparing for another synthetic cannabinoids spike
Spikes in synthetic cannabinoids harm can happen at any time, and we continue to see incidents that leave in their wake a trail of casualties. Tess N...
07 December 2020
Constant pressure
Addiction treatment experts and providers call for law reform, funding and focus on workforce development - OLIVER LEWIS reports.
01 December 2020
From print to pixels
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