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  • Prescription medication

    The risks of mixing antidepressants

    27 April 2021

    If you’re taking antidepressants, taking illegal drugs might pose a greater risk than you think. Here’s why it matters… ...

  • Opioid overdose

    Taking a closer look at methadone

    13 April 2021

    Methadone is a prescription drug that falls within the opioid group of substances. It’s often used as part of opioid substitution treatments. ...

  • Avoid mixing drugs

    What is mephedrone?

    30 March 2021

    Mephedrone is a synthetic cathinone that first became popular in the early 2000s. Here’s what you need to know about it. ...

  • Looking closer

    About methamphetamine

    23 March 2021

    Methamphetamine (meth) is one of a number of amphetamine-type drugs. Here’s a quick overview of what you need to know. ...

  • KYS Alert 301220: Cathinones 1

    Eutylone is still a risk this summer

    18 March 2021

    Drug checking by our partners KnowYourStuffNZ has revealed that eutylone remains a risk this summer. ...

  • Bladder damage

    Ketamine and bladder damage – know the risks

    16 March 2021

    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. ...

  • Risks of synthetic cannabis

    Preparing for another synthetic cannabinoids spike

    03 March 2021

    Spikes in synthetic cannabinoid harm can happen at any time, and we continue to see incidents that leave a trail of harm in their wake… ...

  • Taking psilocybin mushrooms

    What is wood lovers paralysis?

    10 February 2021

    Taking psilocybin mushrooms (aka magic mushrooms) comes with a number of risks, but one effect more common in New Zealand and Australia remains a mystery… ...

  • Impact on the brain

    Quick facts about Ketamine

    28 January 2021

    Ketamine seems to be growing in popularity recently, with use increasing in New Zealand as well. How much do you know about it? ...

  • Coming down

    Understanding the risks of the comedown

    19 January 2021

    After taking drugs, you may experience a comedown. We take a look at what this means and how you can stay safer. ...

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