The Government says it has no intention of decriminalising drug use, despite a confronting new report.
The Drug Foundation paper suggest the Misuse of Drugs Act has compounded harm - and needs overhauling.
But Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says change isn't on the agenda this term.
NZ Drug Foundation executive director Sarah Helm joined the Afternoons team to explain further.
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