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  • Opioid overdose

    Taking a closer look at methadone

    13 April 2021

    Methadone is a prescription drug that falls within the opioid group of substances. It’s often used as part of opioid substitution treatments. ...

  • Prescription medication

    Explaining benzodiazepines

    06 April 2021

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

  • Avoid mixing drugs

    What is mephedrone?

    30 March 2021

    Mephedrone is a synthetic cathinone that first became popular in the early 2000s. Here’s what you need to know about it. ...

  • Looking closer

    About methamphetamine

    23 March 2021

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

  • KYS Alert 301220: Cathinones 1

    Eutylone is still a risk this summer

    18 March 2021

    Drug checking by our partners KnowYourStuffNZ has revealed that eutylone remains a risk this summer. ...

  • ARTICLE069 Hero

    Ketamine and bladder damage – know the risks

    16 March 2021

    Ketamine is becoming more popular but there is a real risk that it can cause long-term bladder damage. Here’s what you need to know. ...

  • Nitrous oxide isn't safe

    Will nitrous oxide impact my health?

    09 March 2021

    You might think nitrous oxide is a ‘safer’ option, but it still carries risks. Find out what it means for your health. ...

  • Risks of synthetic cannabis

    Preparing for another synthetic cannabinoids spike

    03 March 2021

    Spikes in synthetic cannabinoid harm can happen at any time, and we continue to see incidents that leave a trail of harm in their wake… ...

  • Drug Testing - spectrometer

    What’s the deal with drug testing?

    25 February 2021

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

  • Take extreme care with dosing

    Thinking of using GBL/GHB?

    16 February 2021

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

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