Chris Wilkins
Calls for national wastewater testing after meth use revealed
A wastewater study's revealed Auckland's meth problems to be significant highly than many European cities. The Massey led study analysed a week of daily wastewater samples from two Auckland and eight… Audio
More on meth
The discussion continues around the methamphetamine crisis, following yesterday's news that high school students were given a pamphlet entitled "10 ways to keep well if using meth". Audio
NZ 'awash' with imported meth - report
A new study by Massey University shows a sharp rise in the use of imported crystal methamphetamine. It says the drug, commonly called P, is being made on an industrial scale in China and South East… Audio
Meth easier to buy than cannabis in NZ - new study
A new study shows New Zealanders can buy methamphetamine far more easily than cannabis. Initial findings from the country's first online Drug Trends Survey found a third of meth users were able to buy… Audio
New online drug survey launched: Chris Wilkins
Testing for drug levels in waterways is about to be trialled in the regions, following a pilot programme in Auckland. Analysis of Auckland's wastewater between May and July 2014 found methamphetamine… Audio
Systems needed to protect synthetic cannabis users
Eight synthetic cannabis-related deaths have now been reported. Massey University drug researcher, associate professor Christopher Wilkins joins us. Audio
How to set up a regulated Cannabis Industry
Professor Chris Wilkins, Drugs Team Leader Massey University, has just released a model for the regulation of legal recreational cannabis. He's just presented his ideas in Denmark at the International… Audio
P most commonly detected drug in Auckland's wastewater
Researchers from Massey University and the University of Queensland have been testing the city's wastewater to find out more about Aucklanders' drug habits. While wastewater analysis this has been… Audio
Something in the water
Chris Wilkins of Massey University talks about the traces of methamphetamine and other drugs in Auckland's waste water. Audio
Chris Wilkins - Cannabis Clubs
Economist Dr Chris Wilkins leads Massey University's illegal drug research team. He recently authored a New Zealand Medical Journal editorial promoting the idea of using registered clubs to regulate… Audio
Methamphetamine use causing issues for police and health sector
Addiction experts say they're not surprised police tasers and pepper spray had no affect on an offender high on methamphetamine. Audio
The Illicit Drug Monitoring System - Dr Chris Wilkins
What does the drug scene look like here in New Zealand? The Illicit Drug Monitoring System has released its annual snapshot of drug use, drug markets and emerging drug use in New Zealand. Dr Chris… Audio
Rapid increase in drugs bought online
There's been a massive increase in New Zealanders buying drugs online while using software that makes tracking them impossible. Audio
Police drugs war goes down the toilet
The police are to get their hands dirty in the fight against drugs -- quite literally. Audio
Study: Meth use soaring in Christchurch
Construction workers who've moved to Christchurch for the earthquake rebuild are being blamed for a surge in demand for the drug methamphetamine in the city Audio
Frenzy
The pre-gym supplement Frenzy has now been banned in NZ after being found to contain a banned psychoactive. Dr Chris Wilkins of Massey University's Shore Research Centre joined the Panel to talk about… Audio
The likely impact of the new party pill law
With Dr Chris Wilkins, head of the drug research team at Massey University's Centre for Social and Health Outcomes Research and Evaluation, on the Government's announcement that distributors and… Audio
Problems with synthetic drugs not unique to New Zealand
A Massey University drugs researcher says banning the legal highs currently on sale in New Zealand will not stop the problem, with many other products available to take their place. Audio
Methamphetamine epidemic coming to a close
A drugs researcher says the 'P' epidemic is all but over, due to the increasing price of methamphetamine. Audio
