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2023 Drug Harm Index published
Publication date:Today the 2023 Drug Harm Index, produced by the National Drug Intelligence Bureau (NDIB) has been published on the Ministry of Health websiteThe New Zealand Illicit Drug Harm Index 2023: Research Report
Publication date:The 2023 Illicit Drug Harm Index (DHI 2023) provides a comprehensive evaluation of the costs of harmful illicit drug use, updated from the 2020 Illicit Drug Harm Index.
New insights into New Zealanders’ mental health and problematic substance use
Publication date:New insights into New Zealanders’ mental health and problematic substance use have been published today.Mental Health and Problematic Substance Use Data Explorer
Publication date:The New Zealand Health Survey (NZHS) included a module on mental health and problematic substance use (including tobacco, alcohol and illicit substance use) in 2016/17, 2021/22 and 2022/23. The Mental Health and Problematic Substance Use Data Explorer presents data from that module and covers topics such as mental health, risk of problematic substance use, informal help-seeking and access to mental health and addictions services for adults and children.
Mental Health and Problematic Substance Use
Publication date:The New Zealand Health Survey (NZHS) included a module on mental health and problematic substance use (including tobacco, alcohol and illicit substance use) in 2016/17, 2021/22 and 2022/23. This report presents information and key results from the mental health and problematic substance use module.
Approved equipment for the Needle and Syringe Programme
Last updated:The Needle and Syringe Programme is a key component of harm reduction work to reduce transmission of blood borne viruses.
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Substance Addiction (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act
Last updated:Find out about your rights under the Substance Addiction (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 2017 and access SACAT resources.
PageSubstance Addiction (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 2017 resources
Last updated:A number of resources have been developed for the Commencement of the Substance Addiction (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 2017.
PageTemporary class drug orders
Last updated:The Misuse of Drugs Act enables temporary class drug orders to be made by the Minister of Health.
PageExpert Advisory Committee on Drugs
The Expert Advisory Committee on Drugs (EACD) provides expert advice to the Minister of Health on drug classification issues.
PageDrug Checking Service Provider Licensing Handbook
Publication date: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.
Drug Checking Licensing Scheme Provider Licensing Application Form
Publication date: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.
The New Zealand Illicit Drug Harm Index 2020: Research report
Publication date:The 2020 Illicit Drug Harm Index (DHI 2020) provides a comprehensive evaluation of the costs of harmful illicit drug use.
