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Ketamine and bladder damage – know the risks

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. ...

Explaining benzodiazepines

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

What is 1,4-BD?

You might have heard about 1,4-BD being sold in New Zealand. But what is it, and what are its effects? ...

Vaping and Cannabis

The long-term health effects of using e-cigarettes or other vaping products to consume cannabis still aren’t well known. Make sure you know the risks. ...

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. ...

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? ...