Articles

Synthetic cannabinoids and how to help

We’ve issued a few notifications about synthetic cannabinoids recently. Knowing what to do in case of a synnie overdose could save someone’s life. ...

Explaining benzodiazepines

Fake benzodiazepines are causing serious harm overseas. But what are benzos and what do they do? ...

Sussing out solvents

The chemicals in some common household products can produce effects similar to alcohol or anaesthetics when inhaled. We look at what’s going on... ...

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." ...