Articles
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The risks of mixing antidepressants
27 April 2021If you’re taking antidepressants, taking illegal drugs might pose a greater risk than you think. Here’s why it matters… ...
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Taking a closer look at methadone
13 April 2021Methadone is a prescription drug that falls within the opioid group of substances. It’s often used as part of opioid substitution treatments. ...
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What is mephedrone?
30 March 2021Mephedrone is a synthetic cathinone that first became popular in the early 2000s. Here’s what you need to know about it. ...
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About methamphetamine
23 March 2021Methamphetamine (meth) is one of a number of amphetamine-type drugs. Here’s a quick overview of what you need to know. ...
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Eutylone is still a risk this summer
18 March 2021Drug checking by our partners KnowYourStuffNZ has revealed that eutylone remains a risk this summer. ...
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Ketamine and bladder damage – know the risks
16 March 2021Ketamine 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. ...
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Preparing for another synthetic cannabinoids spike
03 March 2021Spikes in synthetic cannabinoid harm can happen at any time, and we continue to see incidents that leave a trail of harm in their wake… ...
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What is wood lovers paralysis?
10 February 2021Taking psilocybin mushrooms (aka magic mushrooms) comes with a number of risks, but one effect more common in New Zealand and Australia remains a mystery… ...
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Quick facts about Ketamine
28 January 2021Ketamine seems to be growing in popularity recently, with use increasing in New Zealand as well. How much do you know about it? ...
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Understanding the risks of the comedown
19 January 2021After taking drugs, you may experience a comedown. We take a look at what this means and how you can stay safer. ...