The Level is for anyone looking for accessible and practical information about drugs, harm reduction, and support. Whether you're exploring ways to stay safer, considering changes, or seeking information, The Level offers up to date and evidence-based info without judgment.
Run by the New Zealand Drug Foundation, The Level combines research with real-life experiences from people who use drugs in New Zealand. It ensures that the information is relevant, trustworthy, and easy to understand.
Our values | Ō mātau uara
Acceptance and openness | Manakohanga me te ngākau tuwhera. We provide unbiased and non-judgemental information because we understand that every person has different circumstances and life experiences.
Insightfulness | Mātau. We build our information from people with lived experiences of drug use and peer-reviewed research. This creates knowledge that is credible and trustworthy.
Empathy | Aroha. Our information is compassionate. It comes from a place of understanding and acknowledges different types of drug use and life situations.
Practicality | Whaikiko. We aim to provide information that is simple, useful and usable so that you feel informed and empowered to make decisions for yourself.