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    Everyone’s talking about fentanyl

    26 June 2022

    Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine, has been responsible for thousands of deaths in the US every year. ...

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    Meth found in MDMA tablets in NZ

    02 June 2022

    Methamphetamine has been found in a MDMA tablet in New Zealand for first time. ...

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    About methamphetamine

    31 May 2022

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

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    What are the risks of magic mushrooms?

    28 April 2022

    Psilocybin mushrooms have been used by many cultures for various reasons throughout history. Here’s what you need to know about magic mushrooms in NZ. ...

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    What’s the deal with drug checking?

    13 April 2022

    While it’s always safest not to take any drugs at all, drug checking can help minimise the risks. Here’s why it matters. ...

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    Will MDMA damage my health?

    12 April 2022

    While MDMA may have a reputation of being low risk, it’s important to remember there’s no such thing as a "safe" drug. ...

  • Time for a change

    Feel like it’s time for a change?

    01 February 2022

    You might be at a point where you are starting to rethink your drug use. If you’re deciding to cut down, or quit, you don’t have to do it alone. ...

  • Rethinking your cannabis use

    Feel like it’s time to give up cannabis?

    30 January 2022

    Are you at the point where you’re starting to rethink your cannabis use? ...

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    Let’s talk about GBL/GHB in New Zealand

    14 January 2022

    We’ve seen an increase in harm caused by GBL/GHB in New Zealand. Let’s take a closer look at what’s going on, and how to stay safer. ...

  • Risks of taking MDMA

    Thinking of using MDMA?

    04 January 2022

    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. ...

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