All Resources for 'Policy, Governance & International Affairs'

State of the Nation

Format
Book
Themes
Policy
Data
Law Enforcement
Border Control

The third edition of NZ Drug Foundation annual report on how New Zealand is dealing with alcohol and other drugs was published in December 2020.

The aim of State of the Nation is to provide a backdrop against which we can assess the impact...

New Video on Alternatives to Incarceration

Publication Date
Format
Video and audio recordings
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Populations
Family

Policies that allow for alternatives to incarceration are a way to link individuals with substance use disorders to supportive treatment and social services. This proven approach increases the number of people in long term recovery and...

Global Drug Survey COVID-19 Special Edition: Key Findings Report

Format
Book
Themes
Data

The GDS Special Edition on COVID-19 was developed as part of a global effort to better understand the impact of the pandemic on people’s lives with a specific focus on the use of alcohol and other drugs, mental health and relationships.

Ov...

Nudge Theory and Alcohol Policy: How Nudge Might Shape Drinking

Format
Book
Themes
Prevention
Public Health
Theories and Science
Policy

Summary

  • Nudge theory aims to understand human decision making in order to optimise the outcomes from choices for decision makers. The theory has become increasingly popular amongst public health policymakers in recent years
  • The use of...

Inequality in Smoking Cessation Clinical Trials

Format
Video and audio recordings
Themes
Quality Assurance

Inequality in Smoking Cessation Clinical Trials – Exclusion of Smokers with Mental Health Disorders (MHDs)