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  • Synthetic cathinones explained

    Synthetic cathinones explained

    26 June 2020

    There are many types of drugs, often sold as ecstasy that come from a family of drugs known as synthetic cathinones. ...

  • Risks of synthetic cannabis

    What are synthetic cannabinoids?

    26 June 2020

    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. ...

  • Nitrous oxide isn't safe

    Nitrous Oxide isn’t a laughing matter

    26 June 2020

    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. ...

  • Responding in a crisis

    Responding in a crisis

    26 June 2020

    When you encounter someone who is distressed or drug-affected, your immediate concern should be for their safety and the safety of others. ...

  • Opioid overdose

    Overdosing on opioids

    26 June 2020

    When people take high doses of opioids, it can lead to an overdose, with the slowing or stopping of breathing and sometimes death. ...

  • What is GBL

    Let's talk about GHB/GBL

    26 June 2020

    GHB (gamma hydroxybutyrate) is most commonly known in New Zealand as fantasy, although it has many other names. ...

  • Risks of injecting meth

    The risks of injecting methamphetamine

    26 June 2020

    While all forms of methamphetamine use are likely to lead to addiction and health problems, injecting meth is especially dangerous. ...

  • MDMA and dehydration

    Be safe, be cool

    26 June 2020

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

  • Risks of mixing drugs

    To mix it is to risk it

    26 June 2020

    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. ...

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