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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… ...

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... ...

What is PGR cannabis and how do you spot it?

PGR cannabis is becoming more common but what exactly is it? We look at the risks and how to spot it… ...

Thinking of picking mushrooms?

We’re heading into cooler months which means fungi season is here. If you’re thinking of picking mushrooms, make sure you know the risks ...