Psychoactive Substances Act
Why the crackdown on nangs misses the mark
7 Oct 2024
The Detail - Recreational use of nitrous oxide has been reclassified. Some experts say it's an overcorrection.
Warnings that crackdown on nangs will make them more dangerous
7 Oct 2024
Recreational use of nitrous oxide has been reclassified. Some experts say it's an overcorrection. Audio
Complex chemicals: The trouble with detecting synthetic drugs
14 Feb 2019
Psychoactive substances have been banned in New Zealand for five years, but their illicit trade is booming. Why is it so hard to determine what's in them? Forensic toxicologist Diana Kappatos is with… Audio
Legal high crackdown leads to fewer mental health patients
15 May 2015
A new study from Otago University shows that getting synthetic cannabis off the shelves has virtually stopped the flow of users needing mental health care. Lead reseracher, Dr Paul Glue, is the Otago… Audio
