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Why is public paying for kids to learn how to use meth?

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Thu, 3 May 2018, 8:32AM
The leaflet includes information on how to clean meth pipes, and recommends users never carry more than five grams of the drug. (Photo \ Getty Images)

Why is public paying for kids to learn how to use meth?

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Thu, 3 May 2018, 8:32AM

An anti-drug group says the public shouldn't be funding pamphlets on how to safely use methamphetamine.

New Zealand's approach to drug education's been thrust into the spotlight, after some Massey High School students were given a "harm minimisation" document as part of a health study.

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The leaflet includes information on how to clean meth pipes, and recommends users never carry more than five grams of the drug.

Methcon managing director Dale Kirk told Mike Hosking it is beyond belief.

"If you're a parent you have got to ask yourself are you happy this information a. is being presented at school and b. that your tax payer money is funding it."

LISTEN ABOVE AS DALE KIRK SPEAKS WITH MIKE HOSKING

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