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People's Review also highlights addiction issues
Wednesday, 2 November 2016, 9:39 am | DAPAANZ
The Addiction Practitioners' Association of Aotearoa New Zealand (dapaanz) says a review of the public mental health system, which asks clinicians to be whistleblowers about systemic problems, also highlights issues faced by people with addiction who ... More >>
Approach to meth control ‘seriously’ backwards says dapaanz
Thursday, 27 October 2016, 12:48 pm | DAPAANZ
The Addiction Practitioners’ Association of Aotearoa New Zealand (dapaanz) says New Zealand’s approach to curbing its burgeoning methamphetamine problem is backwards and far too focused on catching and punishing offenders. Instead it says the focus ... More >>
Addiction treatment must recognise the importance of family
Monday, 7 September 2015, 9:40 am | DAPAANZ
Treating those suffering from addiction as members of families and communities, rather than as individuals in isolation, is needed if we are to reduce the harms from addiction suffered by many children in New Zealand, the Cutting Edge addiction conference was ... More >>
Treatment programme a good fit for children
Monday, 7 September 2015, 9:39 am | DAPAANZ
Treatment programme a good fit for children of Kiwi families with addiction and other hardship issues More >>