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Alcohol and Other Drug harm reduction literature review
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Alcohol and Other Drug harm reduction literature review

Rose Crossin, Brin Ryder, Ella Sims and Jai Whelan
Te Hiringa Mahara - Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission
19/08/2026
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https://hdl.handle.net/10523/52196

Abstract

alcohol harm reduction other drug harm reduction New Zealand Aotearoa literature review public health Other health sciences Substance abuse
This literature review summarises current evidence for what works to reduce alcohol and other drug (AOD) harm, with a focus on relevance to Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ). This was created for Te Hiringa Mahara, to support their development of a position statement and approach to alcohol and other drug harm reduction. This review aims to answer:
  • What are the known harms, and drivers of harms, associated with alcohol and other drugs in NZ?
  • What legislative, policy, and practical approaches (nationally and internationally) are shown by evidence to be effective for reducing alcohol and other drug harm?
  • What approaches and interventions could reduce harm from alcohol and other drugs in NZ?
The background sections of this review aim to provide contextual understanding of AOD harm, and to provide knowledge on harm reduction development, principles, and practice.
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