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    Meth found in MDMA tablets in NZ

    02 June 2022

    Methamphetamine has been found in a MDMA tablet in New Zealand for first time. ...

  • Looking closer

    About methamphetamine

    31 May 2022

    Methamphetamine (meth) is one of a number of amphetamine-type drugs. Here’s a quick overview of what you need to know. ...

  • Mushroom in field

    What are the risks of magic mushrooms?

    28 April 2022

    Psilocybin mushrooms have been used by many cultures for various reasons throughout history. Here’s what you need to know about magic mushrooms in NZ. ...

  • Drug Testing - spectrometer

    What’s the deal with drug checking?

    13 April 2022

    While it’s always safest not to take any drugs at all, drug checking can help minimise the risks. Here’s why it matters. ...

  • Avoid mixing drugs

    Will MDMA damage my health?

    12 April 2022

    While MDMA may have a reputation of being low risk, it’s important to remember there’s no such thing as a "safe" drug. ...

  • Take extreme care with dosing

    Thinking of using GBL/GHB?

    06 April 2022

    We’ve seen an increase in harm caused by GBL/GHB in New Zealand over recent months. Make sure you understand the risks… ...

  • First aid advice

    What to do when things go wrong

    15 March 2022

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

  • Solvents and chemicals

    Sussing out solvents

    24 February 2022

    The chemicals in some common household products can produce effects similar to alcohol or anaesthetics when inhaled. We look at what’s going on... ...

  • Time for a change

    Feel like it’s time for a change?

    01 February 2022

    You might be at a point where you are starting to rethink your drug use. If you’re deciding to cut down, or quit, you don’t have to do it alone. ...

  • Rethinking your cannabis use

    Feel like it’s time to give up cannabis?

    30 January 2022

    Are you at the point where you’re starting to rethink your cannabis use? ...

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