Articles
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Quick facts about meth
17 September 2021Methamphetamine (also known as meth, P, ice) is a powerful, highly addictive stimulant that affects your central nervous system. ...
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The risks of injecting methamphetamine
14 September 2021While all forms of methamphetamine use are likely to lead to addiction and health problems, injecting meth is especially dangerous. ...
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Responding in a crisis
07 September 2021When you encounter someone who is distressed or drug-affected, your immediate concern should be for their safety and the safety of others. ...
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Introducing The Level
01 September 2021The New Zealand Drug Foundation has launched a new website aiming to reduce drug harm. ...
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What is 3-MMC?
17 August 20213-MMC, or metaphedrone, is a synthetic cathinone that first appeared on the ‘legal high’ market. Let’s take a closer look… ...
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Synthetic cannabinoids and how to help
28 July 2021We’ve issued a few notifications about synthetic cannabinoids recently. Knowing what to do in case of a synnie overdose could save someone’s life. ...
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What are synthetic cannabinoids?
08 July 2021Synthetic 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 you need to know about GHB/GBL
24 June 2021How much do you know about GHB (gamma hydroxybutyrate), or fantasy as it's most commonly known in New Zealand? ...
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To mix it is to risk it
17 June 2021Mixing 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 is DMT?
15 June 2021DMT 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. ...