Fentanyl
Testing confirms fentanyl suspicions
A criminologist says authorities must increase supply of a drug used to reverse the effects of opioids, after a dozen people were hospitalised by fentanyl overdoses over the weekend.
Drug use among older adults a 'hidden epidemic'
According to the International Narcotics Control Board, which recently issued its annual report, drug use among older adults is a 'hidden epidemic'. Dr Andy Towers from the School of Health Sciences… Audio
'New Zealand's biggest danger is being swamped by China'
Professor Tyler Cowen is a big supporter of immigration -- when it's done right -- but warns the New Zealand government needs to continue with its policy of not allowing China to get too much… Audio
No pain, no gain: How to handle New Zealand's opioid epidemic
New Zealand's prescription opioid misuse continues to grow and addiction to such drugs has reached epidemic proportions. The Royal Australasian College of Physicians says misuse of opioid drugs is… Audio
Drug company founder guilty of bribing US doctors to push opioid
A pharmaceutical company founder accused of paying US doctors millions in bribes to prescribe a highly addictive fentanyl spray has been convicted in a case that exposed dubious marketing tactics.