Addiction Services
Drug use among older adults a 'hidden epidemic'
18 Apr 2021
According to the International Narcotics Control Board, which recently issued its annual report, drug use among older adults is a 'hidden epidemic'. Dr Andy Towers from the School of Health Sciences… Audio
Mental health and addiction inquiry releases report
4 Dec 2018
A long-awaited report has been released detailing more than 40 recommendations about how to improve New Zealand's mental health and addiction services. Professor Max Abbott joins us with his reaction.
…Urgent need to increase addiction services - Health Minister
4 Dec 2017
Addiction services are under-funded and more treatment facilities are urgently needed, Minister of Health David Clark says. Video, Audio
Drug charity embracing the Dark Web
14 Feb 2017
The A-Clinic, a Finnish addiction treatment NGO, is hoping to provide new drug testing services which people can access via the encrypted TOR network - the same network often used to buy and sell… Audio