25 Feb 2019

What lessons for NZ in Portugal's radical drug policy?

From Nine To Noon, 9:42 am on 25 February 2019
A recovering drug addict taking his daily dose of methadone at a treatment clinic.

Photo: AFP

Dr João Goulão was instrumental in shaping Portugal's radical drug policy, which emphasises health and treatment options over the criminalisation of users.

What did it take for Portugal to undertake such a unique approach to drug use and should New Zealand adopt a similar approach?

Dr Goulão speaks with Kathryn Ryan.