Drug law reform in Aotearoa: The case for decriminalisation of all substances

Rates of illicit substance use (ISU) in New Zealand are currently amongst the highest in the world, and ISU generates a national disease burden of 9,700 disability-adjusted life years per annum. I propose decriminalisation of personal possession and use of all substances as an appropriate policy cha...

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Main Author: Christopher Mayo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: New Zealand Medical Student Journal Society 2021-12-01
Series:New Zealand Medical Student Journal
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.57129/RYYB1182