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What is poppy seed tea?

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. ...

Trying something for the first time?

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. ...

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 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’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… ...

Ketamine and bladder damage – know the risks

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. ...

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. ...

Tips for a safer night out

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

What does ketamine do?

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

New synthetic cannabinoid detected in New Zealand

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