Articles
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Quick facts about meth
17 September 2021Methamphetamine (also known as meth, P, ice) is a powerful, highly addictive stimulant that affects your central nervous system. ...
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The risks of injecting methamphetamine
14 September 2021While all forms of methamphetamine use are likely to lead to addiction and health problems, injecting meth is especially dangerous. ...
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Introducing The Level
01 September 2021The New Zealand Drug Foundation has launched a new website aiming to reduce drug harm. ...
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What is 3-MMC?
17 August 20213-MMC, or metaphedrone, is a synthetic cathinone that first appeared on the ‘legal high’ market. Let’s take a closer look… ...
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Synthetic cannabinoids and how to help
28 July 2021We’ve issued a few notifications about synthetic cannabinoids recently. Knowing what to do in case of a synnie overdose could save someone’s life. ...
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What you need to know about GHB/GBL
24 June 2021How much do you know about GHB (gamma hydroxybutyrate), or fantasy as it's most commonly known in New Zealand? ...
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The risks of study drugs
13 May 2021Often medications that are usually prescribed to individuals diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are taken by others as a "study aid." ...
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Parenting and drugs
11 May 2021At some point, your child will make a decision about using alcohol and other drugs. You can help to reduce their chance of running into difficulties... ...
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What is PGR cannabis and how do you spot it?
06 May 2021PGR cannabis is becoming more common but what exactly is it? We look at the risks and how to spot it… ...
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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. ...