Of Māori who had ever used drugs, 30.8% first did so at age 14 or younger, compared with 16.9% of non-Māori. 28% of Māori had used drugs recreationally in the previous 12 months, …

In the 2000s, 64.6% of Māori aged 16–64 had used drugs recreationally at some time in their lives – a higher rate than any other ethnic group. Marijuana and BZP party pills were the most …

There was no local equivalent of tobacco, alcohol or recreational drugs. After Europeans introduced tobacco to New Zealand, it was quickly taken up by Māori. In the 2000s the Māori …

Māori are a priority population for identifying and managing substance misuse and other addictive behaviours.

Here we focus on the principles of care for Māori with substance misuse or addiction problems, and the specific issues of alcohol and cannabis misuse and problem gambling.

Feb 22, 2022 · A new report shows that New Zealand’s approach to drugs is leading to grossly unequitable outcomes for Māori across the board.

National Addiction Centre director Professor Doug Sellman said today that after considering variables such as age, gender, education and household income, Maori were twice as likely to …

New figures have revealed Māori are three times more likely to die from a drug overdose than Pākehā. Data in a new NZ Drug Foundation report shows total overdose numbers have risen …

Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) addiction issues disproportionately and adversely impact Māori more than non-Māori. Māori have a lifetime prevalence of substance use disorders (26.5%) …

Aug 23, 2023 · In order to collectively contribute to positive outcomes for whānau, it is important for mental health and addiction services to establish reciprocal relationships with kaupapa …