Minimising drug harm among rangatahi in Aotearoa

29/09/2025 37 min

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Episode Synopsis

*Content warning: Discussion of drug use; addiction.In this episode, we sit down with Ben Birks Ang to explore substance use among rangatahi in Aotearoa. We examine emerging trends and discuss how the Drug Foundation works proactively alongside schools, whānau, and communities to encourage early intervention and improve outcomes.  Ben Birks Ang is the deputy executive director, programmes for Te Puna Whakaiti Pāmamae Kai Whakapiri | New Zealand Drug Foundation. Ben and his team lead projects that bring different sectors together to improve wellbeing and reduce harm from alcohol and other drugs.