Articles

Will nitrous oxide impact my health?

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

What you need to know about NBOMe

NBOMe refers to a group of hallucinogenic substances that are often sold as LSD – with serious consequences. ...

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. ...

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... ...

Feel like it’s time to give up cannabis?

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

Drug driving - don't risk it

Car crashes happen suddenly and unexpectedly. A slowed reaction time from depressant drugs, or overconfidence from stimulant drugs, can add to the risks. ...

What’s the deal with fake Xanax in NZ?

The emergence of fake ‘Xanax’ tablets is a new trend in New Zealand, and something to be very careful of. ...

Synthetic cannabinoids and how to help

We’ve issued a few notifications about synthetic cannabinoids recently. Knowing what to do in case of a synnie overdose could save someone’s life. ...

What are the effects of synthetic cathinones?

Many types of drugs often sold as MDMA are actually synthetic cathinones. Let’s get up to speed. ...

Let’s talk about GBL/GHB in New Zealand

We’ve seen an increase in harm caused by GBL/GHB in New Zealand. Let’s take a closer look at what’s going on, and how to stay safer. ...