Cocaine and methamphetamine have been detected at their highest ever rates in New Zealand’s wastewater. Wastewater testing data show the volume of drugs […]
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The return of pseudoephedrine – Expert Reaction
A just introduced bill aims to bring back over-the-counter sales of a cold and flu drug in NZ pharmacies. Drugs […]
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Meth contamination standards in rental homes – Expert Reaction
Public consultations have opened on a proposal to finally clarify what level of methamphetamine residue inside rental homes is a […]
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Minimising meth’s harms – Expert Reaction
A new report recommends several actions to reduce the harms of methamphetamine use in Aotearoa New Zealand, saying the evidence […]
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Drug and alcohol use under quarantine – Expert Reaction
The nationwide lockdown raises questions on how New Zealanders will consume both legal and illegal substances during Alert Level 4 […]
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Drug driver testing – Expert Reaction
The Government is seeking public feedback on how drug driver testing can improve road safety. Drug testing behind the wheel isn’t as simple […]
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Top Ten Science Stories of 2018
From finding the alleged Golden State Killer to ‘gene-edited babies’ – it’s time to take a look at the issues […]
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Chief scientist reports on meth-contaminated houses – In the News
The Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor Sir Peter Gluckman has debunked the fears over meth-contaminated housing in a new report, […]
Continue readingFlushing out Auckland’s drug use – In the News
Methamphetamine is the most commonly detected illegal drug in Auckland, according to a study that examined drugs flushed into the wastewater. […]
Continue readingDrug survey reveals rise of internet dealers – In the News
An annual survey of frequent drug users has revealed that the internet is becoming an increasingly common tool for sourcing […]
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