Alchohol
Treating addiction, depression with hallucinogenics
LSD and psilocybin (better known as magic mushrooms) are still listed as Class A's under the Misuse of Drugs Act, but the idea of using these mind altering drugs as a therapy for alcohol, drug… Audio
The history of boozing
Wine lakes, bacon trees, naked gin zombies and drink-crazed elephants all get a mention in a new book on the history of drunkenness. Audio
Repeat drink drivers face compulsory alcohol interlocks
Alcohol interlocks to stop drunks starting their cars will soon become compulsory for high level drink drivers and repeat offenders. Audio
Demand for low-alchohol beer due to tighter drink-driving rules
New Zealand craft brewers have taken on the tricky task of making light alcohol beer tasty. Audio
Alcohol a factor in a series of fights in central Auckland
Police received calls about fights outside the Ferry terminal in Quay Street, the MacDonalds in Britomart, the intersection of Quay and Queen Sts, and another prolonged fight in Fort Street. Audio
Women, alcohol and cancer
The UK's chief medical officer says women should drink zero alcohol. Prof Jennie Connor discusses the wisdom of this. Audio
Minimum price for alcohol
What effect would a minimum price for alcohol have on heavy drinkers? Audio
The Expats - Jacob Briars
Jacob Briars likes to describe himself as New Zealand's 7th most famous bartender. Audio