Drug treatment provider flags '300 per cent increase' in referrals
Government needs to work on drug law reform, the Drug Foundation says.
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Could this be NZ's new 'green zone' for cannabis cafes?
Where, when and how - so many questions unanswered.
Toxic warning: Deadly zombie-like drug in NZ again
Health teams extremely alarmed to see a deadly synthetic cannabis hit our shores again.
Hawkesby: Clearing the air about cannabis misinformation
Comment: Lack of balance in the debate about legalising recreational cannabis.
Mt Eden bus crash tragedy: Dad on drugs in crash which killed him, baby son
Chris Tobin and his son, 16-month-old, Jack died after Tobin drove into the path of a bus.
Ben Kepes: A bit of Forrest Gump common sense wouldn't go astray
The estimated social cost from illicit drug use is $1.8 billion, writes Ben Kepes.
Lack of MDMA, meth: How Covid affected NZ's drug supply
Some users had reported 'dirtier', less pure methamphetamine and increasing prices.
Mike Hosking: We're being played for fools over the weed vote
COMMENT: Drug foundation should be transparent about funds.
Cannabis referendum: Former PM urges Kiwis to vote 'yes'
Referendums on cannabis and euthanasia will take place on September 19.
'It's ridiculous': Shortage of 'quality' P due to Covid-19
It's impossible to obtain ... if it does pop up, you're paying high prices for your fix.
Hosking: Winston the voice of reason in a Govt soft on drugs
COMMENT: Allowing drug tests at concerts is the mentality of complete surrender.
Teuila Fuatai: Cannabis reform critical for Māori men
COMMENT: Legalising cannabis would help stop pathway to prison for Māori men.
Drug law reform: What the Government has kept quiet
The Government is reviewing drug laws but has kept this under the radar.
Meth addict even got high while she was having a baby. This is how she quit
There's always hope if you've got good support from clean people, say recovering addicts.
P babies: 'He was aggressive ... like the Incredible Hulk'
Aggression and delays in learning problems for kids exposed to drug in early years.
'A tsunami of meth': Hawke's Bay's drug problem
For every 1000 people in Hastings and Napier, 990mg of meth is consumed every day.
Landlord left with $60k bill after meth case
The fallout from the $100 million meth-testing debacle continues.
Hard drug busts soar at border
UN report on seizures proves tackling 'resilient' demand key to progress, says advocate.
Risks of legal cannabis understated - researchers
Researchers back cannabis reform, but say Kiwis need full picture before they vote.
Govt wants drug-testing kits at all NZ music festivals
This has been welcomed by the Drug Foundation, who said it was "fantastic news."
Sentence quashed after man swallows 102 packages of meth
The man couldn't pass the drugs and went to hospital to remove them from his body.
Treating drug use as a health problem will pay for itself: Report
A NZ Drug Foundation study recommends drug use be treated the same as other health issues.
High point: Drug test change at music festivals
Government seeks advice on whether drug checks at music festivals could be legalised.
Scale of meth evictions 'mind-blowing'
Reimbursement not enough for evicted HNZ tenants, says Drug Foundation
Call to ban schools expelling students
Drug Foundation says 51 per cent of prisoners were expelled from school as children.
Hawkesby: How have we not solved synthetic cannabis problem?
Comment: When it comes to solutions, I hope it's not just wishful thinking.
Five hospitalised after taking mysterious 'green pills'
Symptoms included fast heart rates, hallucinations, agitation and sweating.
Former detective, top lawyer call to decriminalise all drugs
The move would take away power from criminals who make huge amounts of money.
Teen drinking leads to adulthood alcohol problems: Study
Substance abuse in adulthood has been connected to frequent teen drinking.
The big myth about cannabis use debunked
A large study on cannabis has uncovered some unexpected results.
Easy as A, B... P: Meth now easier to get than cannabis
Methamphetamine is far more accessible than marijuana in every region in New Zealand.
Ross Bell: Public safety most important thing
COMMENT: Public health and safety should be starting point for debate on drug law reform.
John Roughan: How not to legalise drugs
COMMNET: Treating cannabis as a health problem is a recipe for political regret.
Covert drug testing at festivals this summer
Drug-testing group calls for law change to allow it to operate legally.