Important information on alcohol & other drugs and project work. Nā, Trina Baggett.
Introduction
Each website listed below are reputable places to find correct information on drugs, drug use and effects. It is important we share accurate information in this kaupapa. Thank you to the NZ Drug Foundation and the NZ Police for their excellent work.
The Level
The Level in their words "ngā mōhiohio whakapōauau, straight up and practical information based on the latest research and real stories. It is a harm reduction approach, so does share information on safe use. For young people, no use is safest, as there is strong evidence about the negative impact of alcohol and other drugs on maturing brains not to mention the multiple other harms associated with alcohol and other drug use. However, we do live in a world that has alcohol and other drugs and it's important as a society we acknowledge this.
https://thelevel.org.nz/drug-information/
On that same vein, here is a link to the Brainwave Trusts research on Alcohol and Adolescents. Their website is an excellent resource.
High Alert
High Alert is New Zealand’s Drug Early Warning system. It’s run by Drug Information and Alerts Aotearoa New Zealand (DIANZ). High Alert aims to provide information to the public to help reduce drug harm in communities, including issuing alerts and notifications for particularly dangerous or contaminated drugs.
https://www.highalert.org.nz/
NZ Drug Foundation
Some important data, to help give an overview of how New Zealanders use drugs.
https://www.drugfoundation.org.nz/policy-and-advocacy/drugs-in-nz-an-overview/
➡️ Next: Information on how laws are made.