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    What is poppy seed tea?

    29 November 2022

    Poppy seed tea sounds harmless, but like everything that contains opiates, there are risks to be aware of. Here’s what you need to know. ...

  • Asking the question

    Trying something for the first time?

    27 November 2022

    As we head into summer party season, you may be thinking about using a substance for the first time. There are a few things to keep in mind before you do. ...

  • Risks of mixing drugs

    To mix it is to risk it

    17 November 2022

    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. ...

  • Risks of synthetic cannabis

    What are synthetic cannabinoids?

    10 November 2022

    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. ...

  • Talking about fentanyl

    What’s the difference between heroin and fentanyl?

    28 October 2022

    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… ...

  • Bladder damage

    Ketamine and bladder damage – know the risks

    14 October 2022

    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. ...

  • Cannabis and vaping

    Vaping and Cannabis

    13 September 2022

    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. ...

  • Have a safer night out

    Tips for a safer night out

    24 August 2022

    As we head into the summer party season, we take a look at how you can have a safer night out. ...

  • Impact on the brain

    What does ketamine do?

    16 August 2022

    Ketamine is a sedative drug, or dissociative anaesthetic, developed in the 1960s for medical use. But what does it actually do? ...

  • KYS MDMB-5Br-INACA Sample

    New synthetic cannabinoid detected in New Zealand

    03 August 2022

    A new synthetic cannabinoid, MDMB-4Br-INACA, has been detected in New Zealand for the first time. ...

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