Photo: RNZNational is promising to roll out an intensive rehab programme for meth addicts, if elected, as well as cracking down on drug smugglers. Leader Judith Collins has spent the morning meeting addiction advocates in Napier before unveiling the party's plan to tackle methamphetamine harm. National wants to trial a treatment programme - known as Matrix - providing wrap-around support to meth addicts in their communities. Health spokesperson Shane Reti said National will reduce demand by improving the health response and providing treatment options that are not available today. Collins said there is no single solution to what has become a scourge on society.

Source: Otago Daily Times September 06, 2020 23:26 UTC