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  • Have a safer night out

    Tips for a safer night out

    16 November 2021

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

  • Impact on mood

    What you need to know about NBOMe

    12 November 2021

    NBOMe refers to a group of hallucinogenic substances that are often sold as LSD – with serious consequences. ...

  • KYS Alert 301220: Cathinones 1

    Stay safer by staying informed

    11 November 2021

    Our partners at KnowYourStuffNZ had an incredibly busy summer break checking drugs at festivals over New Year’s Eve. Here's what they found... ...

  • What is Eutylone

    Let’s talk about Eutylone

    09 November 2021

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

  • Impact on mood

    Let’s talk about LSD

    04 November 2021

    LSD (also known as acid, dots, tabs) is a psychedelic hallucinogen that distorts and alters perceptions ...

  • Stay safer by staying informed

    What you need to know about high-dose MDMA pills

    02 November 2021

    High-dose MDMA pills are becoming more and more common in New Zealand. They can cause serious harm and should always be approached with caution. ...

  • Nitrous oxide isn't safe

    Nitrous Oxide isn’t a laughing matter

    14 October 2021

    Nitrous oxide, (also known as laughing gas, nitro, N2O, NOS, nangs, whippet) is a colourless gas that is commonly used for sedation and pain relief. ...

  • The effects of drugs

    When MDMA isn’t really MDMA

    05 October 2021

    Sometimes when a substance is sold as MDMA, it turns out to be something else. This can cause serious harm. ...

  • Asking for help

    Managing Withdrawal

    30 September 2021

    Most people eventually come to a point where they have had enough because they see the negative effects of their drug use greatly outweigh any positives. ...

  • The risks of microdosing

    What’s the deal with microdosing?

    22 September 2021

    Microdosing refers to regularly taking small doses of certain psychedelic drugs to enhance creativity and relieve anxiety. But what is actually going on? ...

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