National Drug Policy 1998-2003

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National Drug Policy 1998-2003

Date of publication: Jul 1998

HP 3216

The National Drug Policy is the Government's five-year action plan for tobacco, alcohol, illicit and other drugs.

It spells out the Government's commitment to prevent and reduce drug-related harm for all New Zealanders through a balance of supply control and demand reduction strategies.

The policy emphasises the need for strong law enforcement (to reduce the demand for drugs), credible messages about drug-related harm (to reduce the demand for drugs), and effective health services (to manage any drug-related problems which do still occur).

It is an intersectoral policy which provides a framework for both government and non-government agencies to work together towards a common goal and a common set of national priorities.

Document availability

This publication is available in PDF format.

National Drug Policy: A National Drug Policy for New Zealand 1998-2003 (PDF, 181 KB)

Related information

National Drug Policy 2007-2012 has replaced the 1998-2003 Policy.

Drug Policy Update: A quarterly newsletter to promote, communicate and seek feedback on the National Drug Policy 1998-2003, and initiatives undertaken.

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National Drug Policy 1998-2003