Synthetic drugs are allegedly being used as an alternative for people wanting to pass marijuana drug testing with their employers.
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Life after league for former Warrior Sione Faumuina
He was once a top rugby league player in New Zealand before alcohol-related issues led to depression. Now Sione Faumuina is three years sober and is adjusting to life after league.
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Concern rises over potential loss of mental health and addiction staff
The CEO of not-for-profit addiction service Odyssey is concerned the sector will lose support staff to the aged care, home support and disability services following a recent pay increase by the government for the sector. A community mental health worker, Kim Baldwin is now considering a career change as a result of the increase.
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NZ Drug Foundation wants more focus on health sector to combat synthetic drug abuse
The Executive Director of the New Zealand Drug Foundation believes the Government needs to ‘step-up’ and adjust its focus on funding and resources aimed at combating the abuse of synthetic drugs.
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Native Affairs- My bros are dying
Hastings Mongrel Mob President Rex Timu has filed a Waitangi Tribunal claim on behalf of his chapter calling the New Zealand Health system racist.
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Online shaming could result in $50,000 fine
A second graphic video showing the ugly side of drug use has been posted online a fortnight after the zombie-like bath salts clip went viral. The video shows a man swimming in his vomit after allegedly taking synthetic drugs. But with the video's subject being made an example of through social media channels, what are the laws and repercussions for those involved?
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Mongrel Mob turns to the law for help
The leader of the Hastings Mongrel Mob Rex Timu has banned methamphetamine from his chapter.
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NewsSeven people charged after synthetic cannabis operation
Seven people have been charged following a police operation targeting the sale and distribution of synthetic cannabis in Avondale.
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NewsSynthetic cannabis operation underway in Auckland
A Police operation into the sale and distribution of synthetic cannabis is underway in Avondale, Auckland this morning.
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Further push for more rehab beds
The NZ Drug Foundation wants to alleviate the growing concern from mental health workers and families seeking rehabilitation services but say more funding is needed to tackle rising requests for help.
