National Drug Policy New Zealand

News and Updates: 2004

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Drug Education, Research Proposals Receive Funding (Dec 2004)
Media release: Six further projects relating to drug education and research are to receive funding from the recently-established National Drug Policy Discretionary Fund, says Associate Health Minister Jim Anderton.

An Economic Evaluation of the Quitline Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) Service (Nov 2004)
This report provides an economic evaluation of the Subsidised Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) programme, funded by the Ministry of Health, and provided through the Quitline service of the Quit Group.

School-based Drug Education - Handbook and Practical Guide (Nov 2004)
The Ministry of Youth Development has produced two publications for school-based drug education for years 7-13. Both are called Strengthening Drug Education in School Communities.

New Zealand Drug Statistics (Oct 2004)
This publication gathers in one place a diverse range of statistics relating to drugs and drug use in New Zealand. The primary focus is on those drugs that are used recreationally or due to dependence.

Ephedrine, Pseudoephedrine Controlled Drugs (Oct 2004)
Media release: A government decision to classify ephedrine and pseudoephedrine as controlled drugs comes into force on October 15.

Socio-Economic Impact of Amphetamine Type Stimulants in New Zealand (Oct 2004)
A report commissioned by Police into Amphetamine Type Stimulants drug use in New Zealand highlights the impact of drugs such as methamphetamine and ecstasy in incidents involving violence.

National Drug Policy Discretionary Grant Fund (Sep)
The National Drug Policy Discretionary Grant Fund is jointly managed by the Interagency on Drugs (IACD) and the Ministerial Committee on Drug Policy (MCDP).

Launch of Resource Kit in Campaign Against P (Sep)
Speech Notes at Launch of Phight CD-Rom Resource Kit.

Effective Drug Education (MYD) (Sep 2004)
Effective Drug Education is a project that stems from the Government's Action Plan on Alcohol and Illicit Drugs. It focuses on best practice for alcohol and drug education for young people, families and communities that not only raises awareness but results in sustained behavioural change.

Effective Drug Education for Young People: A Literature Review and Analysis (MYD) (Sep 2004)
As part of the Government's Action Plan on Alcohol and Illicit Drugs, a literature review was commissioned. It covered drug education for young people, families and communities. Its purpose was to identify and encourage evidence-based best practice for drug education.

Smoking Health Warnings Study (Stage 2) (Aug 2004)
This report presents the results of research conducted to test various design aspects relating to health warnings on tobacco products, namely, the size and colour of such messages, and the effectiveness of text and graphic warnings and messages.

Options for the Regulation of Tobacco Products (Aug 2004)
This report presents the findings of a review undertaken for the Ministry of Health. It identifies policy issues concerning tobacco product modification, tobacco product labelling and marketing, regulation of product descriptors and tobacco product disclosure.

Banning the Bottle: Liquor Bans in New Zealand (May 2004)
How effective are liquor control bans? A research paper assessing the impacts of liqour bans in New Zealand.

Internal and Open Areas under the Smoke-free Environments Act 1990 (May 2004)
From 10 December 2004 the Smoke-free Environments Act 1990 requires all internal areas of workplaces, licensed premises and certain public enclosed premises to become smoke free.

Influence on Smoking Behaviour and Perceptions of Cigarette Packaging in New Zealand (May 2004)
This study aimed to identify prevalence of smoking “light” and “mild” labelled cigarettes; assess perceptions of why people smoke "light" and "mild" cigarettes instead of "regular" cigarettes; assess levels of awareness of health warnings on cigarette packets; assess perceptions and self-reported impacts of cigarette packet health warnings.

Effectiveness of Different (Pictorial) Health Warnings in Helping People Consider their Smoking-related Behaviour (May 2004)
The overall research objective of this study was to test pictorial and text health warnings provided by the Ministry of Health, in terms of whether or not they prompt people to consider their smoking-related behaviour.

World No Tobacco Day 31 May 2004 (May 2004)
The contribution of tobacco to death and disease is well documented. Less attention is given to the ways in which tobacco increases poverty. The Tobacco Free Initiative proposes that World No Tobacco Day 2004 focus on tobacco and poverty. For more information on World No Tobacco Day 2004 go to the World Health Organization website.

Novel Tobacco Products: Health Risk Implications and International Concerns (May 2004)
A variety of new generation tobacco products and nicotine delivery devices have been developed in recent years. They are now appearing in test market trials in other countries. This report reviews these various products, and highlights the health implications of each product, in relation to factors that may influence their potential toxicity and/or addictiveness.

Review of National Drug Policy 1998-2003 (May 2004)
Consultation document on the review of the National Drug Policy 1998-2003.

Review of Smoke-Free Environments Regulations 1999 (May 2004)
Amended Review timeframe as at 20 April 2004.

Smoking Cessation Directory (May 2004)
This is a directory of smoking cessation services delivered in New Zealand and funded by the Ministry of Health.

Action Plan on Alcohol and Illicit Drugs (May 2004)
This drug action plan will focus on identifying actions to address particular problems associated with alcohol and illicit drug use and dependence.