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Drug and alcohol use under quarantine – Expert Reaction

Drug and alcohol use under quarantine – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 31 March 202031 March 2020

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

Drug driver testing – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 15 May 201915 May 2019

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

Top Ten Science Stories of 2018

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 13 December 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

Chief scientist reports on meth-contaminated houses – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 29 May 201812 February 2019

The Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor Sir Peter Gluckman has debunked the fears over meth-contaminated housing in a new report, […]

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Flushing out Auckland’s drug use – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 13 March 201703 August 2018

Methamphetamine is the most commonly detected illegal drug in Auckland, according to a study that examined drugs flushed into the wastewater. […]

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Drug survey reveals rise of internet dealers – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 21 April 201621 April 2016

An annual survey of frequent drug users has revealed that the internet is becoming an increasingly common tool for sourcing […]

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Meth contaminated homes, what’s the risk? – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 24 March 201629 March 2016

Costly clean-ups for ‘P’-contaminated homes have been grabbing headlines, but what are the real risks facing a family moving in? […]

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Drug report reveals worrying trends

In the News  |  Published: 08 September 201108 September 2011

A survey of frequent illicit drug users has identified price shifts in the black market and highlighted a disturbing attitude […]

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Hair samples reveal P lab kids’ long term exposure to methamphetamine

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 15 February 201115 February 2011

Scientists at the Institute of Environmental Science and Research have been testing hair samples taken from children found in illegal […]

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NZ Herald: Cold comfort for blocked noses

In the News  |  Published: 27 October 2009

A feature in the Weekend Herald by senior features writer Chris Barton on the Government’s move to limit availability of […]

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