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Following is an A-Z listing of
Internet sites and information relevant to the alcohol & drug and counselling industry, including policies and legislation:

Alcohol.org.nz - www.alcohol.org.nz
The website of the Alcohol Advisory Council of New Zealand (ALAC), which was set up in 1976 to encourage the responsible use and minimise misuse of alcohol in New Zealand.


Alcohol Drug Association of New Zealand - www.adanz.org.nz
The Alcohol Drug Association of New Zealand provides a range of alcohol and drug related information to the general public, as well as a support group and help to organisations and individuals trying to make a healthy lifestyle change.


American Psychological Association (APA) - www.apa.org
The American Psychological Association (APA) is a scientific and professional organization that represents psychology in the United States. With more than 150,000 members, APA is the largest association of psychologists worldwide.


Australian Drug Information Network - www.adin.com.au
The Australian Drug Information Network which provides access to quality internet based information from a range of sources.


Australian DrugInfo Clearinghouse - www.druginfo.adf.org.au
DrugInfo Clearinghouse is a service provided by the Australian Drug Foundation . As a clearinghouse, DrugInfo collects, interprets and disseminates information on drug prevention.


MedHist - http://medhist.ac.uk
The guide to history of medicine resources on the Internet. This great site offers free and up to date access to a searchable catalogue of excellent internet sites and resources covering a very wide range of aspects dealing with the history of medicine.


Mental Health Commission - www.mhc.govt.nz
The official New Zealand governmental website whose aim is to make New Zealand a place where people who have a mental illness have personal power, full participation in their communities and access to a range of fully developed recovery oriented services.


Mental Health Foundation - www.mentalhealth.org.nz
An online information health service devoted to all aspects of mental health including: where to go for emergency help and information.


Ministry of Health - www.moh.govt.nz
The official New Zealand governmental website with information on the NZ health service, policies, publications, links.


Maori Health - http://www.maorihealth.govt.nz
The official New Zealand governmental website with information on the Maori health, policies, publications, links.

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National Drug Policy New Zealand - www.ndp.govt.nz
The NDP is in line with World Health Organization and United Nations recommendations of a balanced approach to drug policy.
This website contains information from the IACD and MCDP meetings, news on current policies, Action Plans, detailed information about the various drugs covered by the NDP, relevant publications and lots of helpful links to related websites and other learning resources. Highly recommended site.


The National Society on Alcohol and Drug Dependence
Working alongside AA, was initially established in response to a growing need for drug and alcohol counselling, education, treatment and rehabilitation. By the mid-1990s, NSAD had transformed itself from a funded provider to a contracted provider and to a successful business operation focusing on drug and alcohol counselling, education and rehabilitation. This led, in the late 1900s to NSAD establishing an operating company -now known as Care NZ, which is responsible for the day to day commercial operations, drug and alcohol education, treatment, counselling and prevention.

New Zealand Drug Foundation - www.nzdf.org.nz
The NZDF is an independent non-government organisation devoted to minimising drug related harm.


New Zealand Health Information Service - www.nzhis.govt.nz
This site belongs to the Ministry of Health and is responsible for the collection and dissemination of health related information.



New Zealand Association of Counsellors - www.nzac.org.nz
The official website for the New Zealand Association of Counsellors, devoted to promoting sound counselling practice.


Statistics New Zealand - www.statistics.govt.nz
Statistics New Zealand is New Zealand's national statistical office and is the country's major source of official statistics.


 

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Treaty of Waitangi - www.treatyofwaitangi.govt.nz/
This Ministry of Culture & Heritage website provides a concise account of the Treaty of Waitangi and the events surrounding it. Many historians and specialists have contributed to the material on this site to ensure it is as accurate and balanced as possible.



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