Articles
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Taking a closer look at methadone
13 April 2021Methadone is a prescription drug that falls within the opioid group of substances. It’s often used as part of opioid substitution treatments. ...
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Explaining benzodiazepines
06 April 2021Fake benzodiazepines are causing serious harm overseas. But what are benzos and what do they do? ...
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What is mephedrone?
30 March 2021Mephedrone is a synthetic cathinone that first became popular in the early 2000s. Here’s what you need to know about it. ...
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About methamphetamine
23 March 2021Methamphetamine (meth) is one of a number of amphetamine-type drugs. Here’s a quick overview of what you need to know. ...
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Eutylone is still a risk this summer
18 March 2021Drug checking by our partners KnowYourStuffNZ has revealed that eutylone remains a risk this summer. ...
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Ketamine and bladder damage – know the risks
16 March 2021Ketamine 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. ...
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Will nitrous oxide impact my health?
09 March 2021You might think nitrous oxide is a ‘safer’ option, but it still carries risks. Find out what it means for your health. ...
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Preparing for another synthetic cannabinoids spike
03 March 2021Spikes in synthetic cannabinoid harm can happen at any time, and we continue to see incidents that leave a trail of harm in their wake… ...
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What’s the deal with drug testing?
25 February 2021While it’s always safest not to take any drugs at all, testing can help minimise the risks. Here’s why it matters. ...
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Thinking of using GBL/GHB?
16 February 2021We’ve seen an increase in harm caused by GBL/GHB in New Zealand over recent months. Make sure you understand the risks… ...
