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Tips for a safer night out

As we head into the summer party season, we take a look at how you can have a safer night out. ...

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? ...

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. ...

New synthetic cannabinoid detected in New Zealand

A new synthetic cannabinoid, MDMB-4Br-INACA, has been detected in New Zealand for the first time. ...

How to use fentanyl test strips

Here’s a quick guide on how to check for fentanyl in powders and pills using test strips. ...

Before mixing MDMA and LSD, read this

Mixing LSD and MDMA, known as “candyflipping”, is one of the most well-known drug mixes around. But is it safe? ...

What’s the deal with microdosing?

Microdosing refers to regularly taking small doses of certain psychedelic drugs to enhance creativity and relieve anxiety. But what is actually going on? ...

Responding in a crisis

When you encounter someone who is distressed or drug-affected, your immediate concern should be for their safety and the safety of others. ...

Don’t let MDMA ruin your night

MDMA (aka ecstasy, E, molly, mandy, pingers) is becoming more widely available in New Zealand. Make sure you know the risks so you can stay safer... ...

Overdosing on opioids

When people take high doses of opioids, it can lead to an overdose, with the slowing or stopping of breathing and sometimes death. ...