Cannabis Use 2012/13: New Zealand Health Survey
posted 28/05/2015
publication New Zealand Ministry of Health
Cannabis Use 2012/13: New Zealand Health Survey
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Foreword
The 2012/13 New Zealand Health Survey (NZHS) provides valuable information about cannabis use by adults aged 15+ years.
It builds upon and adds value to the findings of the 2007/08 New Zealand Alcohol and Drug Use Survey report on cannabis.
This report presents information on cannabis use in New Zealand, including patterns of use, drug-driving, harms from use(productivity and learning,
and mental health), legal problems,and cutting down and seeking help. Information on the medicinal use of cannabis is also presented.
This report seeks to meet the information needs identified during stakeholder workshops. The findings will support the development of policy and
intersectoral decision-making on the best way to prevent and reduce the harm and risks associated with cannabis misuse. As such, this
report will be of interest to government agencies and Crown organisations, non-government agencies, researchers, the educationsector, industry and the public.
I would like to acknowledge and thank the people who gave their time to take part in the 2012/13 NZHS
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I invite any feedback on the content, relevance and direction of this publication. Please direct feedback via the link presented at the end of the
key findings
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Don Gray
Deputy Director
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General, Policy
