Articles

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. ...

Breaking down cocaine

Cocaine use in New Zealand increased steadily in 2019. Here’s what you need to know about it. ...

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. ...

Thinking of using MDMA?

MDMA (also known as ecstasy, E, molly, mandy, pingers) is becoming more widely available and frequently used in New Zealand. Here’s what you need to know. ...

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? ...

Everyone’s talking about Fentanyl

Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine, has been responsible for thousands of deaths in the US every year. ...

Let’s talk about Eutylone

Eutylone, also known as bk-EBDB or n-ethylbutylone, is a stimulant in the synthetic cathinone family. ...

What you need to know about Ketamine

There has been an increase in Ketamine use in New Zealand over recent times. Here’s what you need to know… ...

Synthetic cathinones explained

There are many types of drugs, often sold as ecstasy that come from a family of drugs known as synthetic cathinones. ...

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. ...