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Nitrous Oxide isn’t a laughing matter

Nitrous oxide, (also known as laughing gas, nitro, N2O, NOS, nangs, whippet) is a colourless gas that is commonly used for sedation and pain relief. ...

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. ...

Managing Withdrawal

Most people eventually come to a point where they have had enough because they see the negative effects of their drug use greatly outweigh any positives. ...

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? ...

Quick facts about meth

Methamphetamine (also known as meth, P, ice) is a powerful, highly addictive stimulant that affects your central nervous system. ...

The risks of injecting methamphetamine

While all forms of methamphetamine use are likely to lead to addiction and health problems, injecting meth is especially dangerous. ...

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. ...

Introducing The Level

The New Zealand Drug Foundation has launched a new website aiming to reduce drug harm. ...

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. ...

What is 3-MMC?

3-MMC, or metaphedrone, is a synthetic cathinone that first appeared on the ‘legal high’ market. Let’s take a closer look… ...