Drug publications

Publications on drug use and drug policy in New Zealand.

Publications

Drug Checking Service Provider Licensing Handbook

Published 25 April 2022

This publication provides information and guidance about drug checking licensing for both potential and current providers. The handbook gives details on the application process, along with general information about the Drug Checking Licensing Scheme for drug checking service providers.

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Drug Checking Licensing Scheme Provider Licensing Application Form

Published 25 April 2022

This publication is required to be completed by applicants seeking licensing as a drug checking service provider. It provides criteria for applicants to submit information and supporting documentation to demonstrate suitability for licensing.

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The New Zealand Illicit Drug Harm Index 2020: Research report

Published 11 February 2022

The 2020 Illicit Drug Harm Index (DHI 2020) provides a comprehensive evaluation of the costs of harmful illicit drug use.

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The Evaluation of Te Ara Oranga: The Pathway to Wellbeing

Published 22 December 2021

This publication presents the findings of the evaluation of the Te Ara Oranga: The Pathway to Wellbeing, a methamphetamine treatment programme.

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Misuse Of Drugs Amendment Act 2019 Post-Implementation Review

Published 05 November 2021

This report is an interim review of the impact of amendments made in 2019 to the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975

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Prescribing Controlled Drugs in Addiction Treatment 2018: Guidance for nurse practitioners, designated prescriber nurses and designated prescriber pharmacists

Published 04 September 2018

This document contains guidance to help addiction treatment services comply with section 24A of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975 as it relates to nurse practitioners, designated prescriber nurses and designated prescriber pharmacists who are authorised to prescribe controlled drugs as a treatment for people dependent on controlled drugs.

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Summary of Submissions: Review of Drug Utensils Regulation: A discussion document

Published 12 January 2017

This publication provides a summary of submissions received in response to the Ministry of Health discussion document Review of Drug Utensils Regulation.

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Amphetamine Use 2015/16: New Zealand Health Survey

Published 15 December 2016

This report presents findings from the 2015/16 New Zealand Health Survey about amphetamine use in the last 12 months in adults aged 16–64 years of age.

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National Drug Policy 2015 to 2020: Progress Report 2016

Published 31 August 2016

The first annual report on New Zealand’s National Drug Policy 2015 to 2020.

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Review of Drug Utensils Regulation: A discussion document

Published 26 July 2016

The review of the regulation of drug utensils is part of the Government’s programme to deliver on the National Drug Policy 2015 to 2020. The review seeks to understand the effectiveness of these regulations in achieving health and social outcomes for New Zealanders.

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