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Thinking of using MDMA?

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. ...

Let's talk about GHB/GBL

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

Ketamine and falling down a k-hole

As ketamine grows in popularity as a party drug, you may be hearing more about ‘falling in a k-hole’. But what is actually happening, and how do you stay safe? ...

What you need to know about ketamine

There has been an increase in ketamine use in New Zealand over recent times. Here’s what you need to know… ...

The complicated relationship between MDMA and water

MDMA can affect your perception of how hydrated you are and drinking too much, or too little, water can be dangerous. Make sure you know what’s going on. ...

What you need to know about NBOMe

NBOMe refers to a group of hallucinogenic substances that are often sold as LSD – with serious consequences. ...

Stay safer by staying informed

Our partners at KnowYourStuffNZ had an incredibly busy summer break checking drugs at festivals over New Year’s Eve. Here's what they found... ...

Let’s talk about Eutylone

Eutylone, also known as bk-EBDB or n-ethylbutylone, is a stimulant in the synthetic cathinone family. ...

Nitrous Oxide isn’t a laughing matter

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. ...

Quick facts about meth

Methamphetamine (also known as meth, P, ice) is a powerful, highly addictive stimulant that affects your central nervous system. ...