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  • Drug Testing - spectrometer

    What’s the deal with drug checking?

    13 April 2022

    While it’s always safest not to take any drugs at all, drug checking can help minimise the risks. Here’s why it matters. ...

  • Avoid mixing drugs

    Will MDMA damage my health?

    12 April 2022

    While MDMA may have a reputation of being low risk, it’s important to remember there’s no such thing as a "safe" drug. ...

  • Take extreme care with dosing

    Thinking of using GBL/GHB?

    06 April 2022

    We’ve seen an increase in harm caused by GBL/GHB in New Zealand over recent months. Make sure you understand the risks… ...

  • First aid advice

    What to do when things go wrong

    15 March 2022

    Do you know what to do if someone suffers the effects of an overdose? ...

  • Solvents and chemicals

    Sussing out solvents

    24 February 2022

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

  • Time for a change

    Feel like it’s time for a change?

    01 February 2022

    You might be at a point where you are starting to rethink your drug use. If you’re deciding to cut down, or quit, you don’t have to do it alone. ...

  • Rethinking your cannabis use

    Feel like it’s time to give up cannabis?

    30 January 2022

    Are you at the point where you’re starting to rethink your cannabis use? ...

  • MDMA and dehydration

    Be safe, be cool

    20 January 2022

    Many cases of serious injuries and deaths from taking MDMA in New Zealand are due to outside elements that are easily preventable. ...

  • Clear liquid in glass vials

    Let’s talk about GBL/GHB in New Zealand

    14 January 2022

    We’ve seen an increase in harm caused by GBL/GHB in New Zealand. Let’s take a closer look at what’s going on, and how to stay safer. ...

  • Risks of taking MDMA

    Thinking of using MDMA?

    04 January 2022

    MDMA (also known as ecstasy, E, molly, mandy, pingers) is becoming more widely available and frequently used in New Zealand. Here’s what you need to know. ...

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