Articles

Trying something for the first time?

As we head into summer party season, you may be thinking about using a substance for the first time. There are a few things to keep in mind before you do. ...

Be safe, be cool

Many cases of serious injuries and deaths from taking MDMA in New Zealand are due to outside elements that are easily preventable. ...

What does ketamine do?

Ketamine is a sedative drug, or dissociative anaesthetic, developed in the 1960s for medical use. But what does it actually do? ...

The risks of mixing antidepressants

If you’re taking antidepressants, taking other drugs might pose a greater risk than you think. Here’s why it matters… ...

Let’s talk about LSD

LSD (also known as acid, dots, tabs) is a psychedelic hallucinogen that distorts and alters perceptions ...

What to do when things go wrong

Do you know what to do if someone suffers the effects of an overdose? ...

What is n-iso?

Drug checkers in NZ have been seeing n-isopropylbenzylamine turning up in substances that people thought were meth. So, what is it? ...

What's going on with methamphetamine

Drug checking organisations in New Zealand have noticed an increase in concerns around the effects of methamphetamine. Here's their take on the situation... ...

Explaining benzodiazepines

Fake benzodiazepines are causing serious harm overseas. But what are benzos and what do they do? ...

When MDMA isn’t really MDMA

Sometimes when a substance is sold as MDMA, it turns out to be something else. This can cause serious harm. ...