Max Abbott

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New law gives NZ police discretion not to prosecute drug users, but to offer addiction support instead

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14th October 2019

Prof. Max Abbott, Auckland University of Technology

ANALYSIS : A new law passed in New Zealand promises to decriminalise drug use in favour of a public health approach. Prof. Max Abbott, Auckland University of Technology, argues that the move is a positive step towards addressing the real impact of drugs - so long as it doesn’t get lost in translation.

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Max Abbott
Professor of Psychology and Public Health
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Professor Max Abbott is Pro-Vice Chancellor and Dean, Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences at the Auckland University of Technology (AUT). Professor Max Abbott’s pioneering research and advocacy in mental health and public health have informed and shaped policies that have had positive impacts on communities throughout New Zealand. Under his leadership, AUT’s Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences has become one of the country’s largest and most diverse health, sports and science education providers. In 2016, he was a recipient of the Companion of New Zealand Order of Merit for outstanding services to health, science and education.