Matters of Substance
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30 August 2021
'Grossly underprepared' - NZ's naloxone mess
So far, NZ has escaped the kind of opioid crisis that has claimed thousands of lives overseas. But should that change, we are “grossly underprepared”.
25 August 2021
D-Day approaches for new medicinal cannabis scheme
The number of products are set to be slashed and prices are expected to spike when a transitional medicinal cannabis scheme expires in October.
22 July 2021
Ketamine - what you need to know
High Alert reports a large increase in the availability of ketamine nationwide. Ruth Nichol takes a look at the drug known as Special K, K and ket.
18 June 2021
Nangs - what you need to know
Ruth Nicol explains the ins and outs of a drug that stirs up controversy despite it's relatively low potential for harm.
16 April 2021
Johann Hari on his film about Billie Holiday and the war on drugs
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
Turning away from the 'war on drugs'
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
Why discretion missed the mark
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
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
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