Turner wants Health Ministry clarity on party pill
Thursday, 23 December 2004, 11:51 am
Press Release: United Future NZ Party
Turner calls for Health Ministry clarity on party
pills
United Future deputy leader Judy Turner today
called upon the Health Ministry to give a clear position on
party and herbal pills, which are now regularly putting
young people into hospital emergency departments.
“This is
clearly a big problem and it is time that the Health
Ministry seriously stepped forward and developed a clear
position,” Mrs Turner said.
“Parliament is already looking
at regulating such pills under the Misuse of Drugs Act, but
we need the ministry to provide solid information on just
how serious a risk these pills are posing both here and
overseas,” she said.
“One thing is certain: they don’t
belong in the category of herbal and dietary supplements.”
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