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What you need to know about high-dose MDMA pills

High-dose MDMA pills are becoming more and more common in New Zealand. They can cause serious harm and should always be approached with caution. ...

Stay in the know this summer party season

Make sure you’re staying safer this festival season by staying in the know about any dangerous substances on the scene. ...

What is poppy seed tea?

Poppy seed tea sounds harmless, but like everything that contains opiates, there are risks to be aware of. Here’s what you need to know. ...

What are synthetic cannabinoids?

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. ...

What’s the difference between heroin and fentanyl?

Both are opioids that impact the same receptors in the brain, so what’s the difference between heroin and fentanyl? We take a closer look… ...

Vaping and Cannabis

The long-term health effects of using e-cigarettes or other vaping products to consume cannabis still aren’t well known. Make sure you know the risks. ...

New synthetic cannabinoid detected in New Zealand

A new synthetic cannabinoid, MDMB-4Br-INACA, has been detected in New Zealand for the first time. ...

What’s the deal with microdosing?

Microdosing refers to regularly taking small doses of certain psychedelic drugs to enhance creativity and relieve anxiety. But what is actually going on? ...

Responding in a crisis

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

Don’t let MDMA ruin your night

MDMA (aka ecstasy, E, molly, mandy, pingers) is becoming more widely available in New Zealand. Make sure you know the risks so you can stay safer... ...