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Sussing out solvents

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

What are synthetic cannabinoids?

Synthetic cannabinoids have been the most lethal form of illicit substances in recent years in New Zealand, having been implicated in at least 70 deaths. ...

What you need to know about GHB/GBL

How much do you know about GHB (gamma hydroxybutyrate), or fantasy as it's most commonly known in New Zealand? ...

To mix it is to risk it

Mixing any combination of drugs and alcohol can be dangerous. The impact on your body and mind become even more unpredictable, and harder to manage. ...

What is DMT?

DMT is a hallucinogen that produces similar effects to LSD and magic mushrooms. We take a closer look at what it is, and how it works. ...

What’s the difference between heroin and fentanyl?

Both are opioids that impact the same receptors in the brain, so what’s the difference between heroin and fentanyl? We take a closer look… ...

Looking after your mental health

After using drugs and alcohol, you may find your mental health suffers. Here are some things you can do to help look after your mental wellbeing… ...

Before mixing MDMA and magic mushrooms, read this

“Hippie flipping”, or mixing MDMA and psilocybin, has been around for decades. But how do these two substances interact, and what are the risks? ...

The risks of study drugs

Often medications that are usually prescribed to individuals diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are taken by others as a "study aid." ...

Parenting and drugs

At some point, your child will make a decision about using alcohol and other drugs. You can help to reduce their chance of running into difficulties... ...