Articles
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What is poppy seed tea?
29 November 2022Poppy seed tea sounds harmless, but like everything that contains opiates, there are risks to be aware of. Here’s what you need to know. ...
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Trying something for the first time?
27 November 2022As 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. ...
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To mix it is to risk it
17 November 2022Mixing any combination of drugs and alcohol can be dangerous. The impact on your body and mind become even more unpredictable, and harder to manage. ...
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What are synthetic cannabinoids?
10 November 2022Synthetic cannabinoids have been the most lethal form of illicit substances in recent years in New Zealand, having been implicated in at least 70 deaths. ...
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What’s the difference between heroin and fentanyl?
28 October 2022Both are opioids that impact the same receptors in the brain, so what’s the difference between heroin and fentanyl? We take a closer look… ...
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Ketamine and bladder damage – know the risks
14 October 2022Ketamine 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. ...
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Vaping and Cannabis
13 September 2022The 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. ...
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Tips for a safer night out
24 August 2022As we head into the summer party season, we take a look at how you can have a safer night out. ...
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What does ketamine do?
16 August 2022Ketamine is a sedative drug, or dissociative anaesthetic, developed in the 1960s for medical use. But what does it actually do? ...
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New synthetic cannabinoid detected in New Zealand
03 August 2022A new synthetic cannabinoid, MDMB-4Br-INACA, has been detected in New Zealand for the first time. ...