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Russell Brown uncovers the way drugs have become a part of nearly all our lives, from over the counter opium to energy drinks and designer drugs.
Onlangse Episodes
7 episodes
Where Are We?
Everyone seems to agree that our drug laws are no longer fit for purpose. So what are we doing about it?
The final episode of Russell Brown's dr...
Partying Hard
Politicians and police agree that drug-checking at music festivals is probably a good idea. So why is it still illegal?
Episode six looks at why...
The Business of Drugs
A lot of money is being made from selling illegal drugs in this country. Who's making it, who's taking all the risk and what are the factors that deci...
A New P Epidemic?
We look at where New Zealand is at now with a drug that is rarely out of the headlines: methamphetamine, or P. Are we seeing a new epidemic of use? If...
Drugs in Popular Culture
It's OK to depict drug-taking on TV or slip cocaine references into songs, but publishing the wrong kind of gardening tips can still get you into trou...
Why Is Weed So Popular In New Zealand?
Marijuana is by far the most commonly-used illicit drug in New Zealand. Nearly half of all adults say they've tried it and a recent poll found that ne...
How Did We Get Here?
New Zealand's history with illicit drugs is short but lively. Māori were one of the few societies to have no use for intoxicants - so how did we go fr...