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      Home > News > Health & Safety

    Support for a call to decriminalise drugs - to reduce harm

    Support for a call to decriminalise drugs - to reduce harm


    The Drug Foundation's released a report calling drug laws of the past 50 years a colossal failure.

    It is pushing for decriminalising use - and more investment in health and addiction services.

    Victoria University Criminology Professor Fiona Hutton says the status quo isn't working.

    She says drug overdoses are rising and addiction isn't being properly addressed.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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