Drug use can cause social, health and economic harms to individuals, families, and communities. This includes harms caused by tobacco and alcohol. Preventing and reducing drug-related harm is the challenge the New Zealand Drug Foundation has taken on.

We have been at the forefront of major alcohol and other drug policy debates for more than 25 years, advocating for policies and practices based on the best evidence available. We recognise drugs, legal and illegal, are a part of everyday life experience, so we are safety focused and take a harm reduction approach in all our work.

We offer information that can help people make good decisions if they choose to use drugs, and for anyone trying to cut down or quit or someone who is supporting a friend or family member.

See: drugfoundation.org.nz/didyouknow and drughelp.org.nz

The Drug Foundation is a registered charitable entity under the Charities Act 2005 (No. CC27025). Our work is supported by government funding, corporate and private grants and donations, and by our members.