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Principled sentencing for drug supply offences: Revised methamphetamine sentencing guidelines in New Zealand

James A Foulds, David Nutt

Jul 27, 20201 min read

DSPL

Principled sentencing for drug supply offences: Revised methamphetamine sentencing guidelines in New Zealand

Authors: James A Foulds, David Nutt Published: July 27, 2020 Methamphetamine was reclassified as a Class A drug in New Zealand in 2003....

The Unintended Consequences of Prohibitionist Policies - Mephedrone

Drug Science

Feb 24, 20203 min read

Mephedrone

The Unintended Consequences of Prohibitionist Policies - Mephedrone

Mephedrone is the common name for 4-methylmethcathinone. This is a synthetic derivative of cathinone, first synthesized in 1929, and...

New Zealand revises sentencing framework for methamphetamine offences

James A Foulds, David Nutt

Oct 23, 20192 min read

Methamphetamine

New Zealand revises sentencing framework for methamphetamine offences

Dr James Foulds, Consultant forensic psychiatrist, Christchurch New Zealand Methamphetamine smoking is the commonest form of stimulant...

“Ravaged by drugs”? Let’s spread facts, not fear; science, not stigma

Drug Science

Mar 27, 20144 min read

Policy

“Ravaged by drugs”? Let’s spread facts, not fear; science, not stigma

Today the Mail, Telegraph and others have been featuring the vile and dehumanising “More than Meth” campaign, which invites us to gasp...