April 2021
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
16 April 2021
On the eve of the NZ release of The US vs Billie Holiday, Russell Brown talks to Johann Hari about the movie, compassionate drug policy, & what's next...
25 March 2021
Recently Oregon became the first US state to decriminalise all drug use, the latest of many changes there and around the world.
23 March 2021
Don Rowe explains why police discretion is no substitute for decriminalisation, and raises the hope that genuine reform could be back on the table.
21 December 2020
...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
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
Newly appointed Executive Director Sarah provides some insight and hope as we near the end of 2020.
17 December 2020
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
Addiction treatment experts and providers call for law reform, funding and focus on workforce development - OLIVER LEWIS reports.
07 December 2020
Our magazine has gone digital! Now you can get regular updates, analysis and opinion from our refreshed online Matters of Substance.
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