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  • What is GBL

    Let's talk about GHB/GBL

    14 December 2021

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

  • Feeling intoxicated

    Ketamine and falling down a k-hole

    02 December 2021

    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? ...

  • The effects of Ketamine

    What you need to know about ketamine

    25 November 2021

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

  • Staying hydrated

    The complicated relationship between MDMA and water

    23 November 2021

    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. ...

  • KYS Alert 301220: Cathinones 1

    Stay safer by staying informed

    11 November 2021

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

  • What is Eutylone

    Let’s talk about Eutylone

    09 November 2021

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

  • Chemical composition of meth

    Quick facts about meth

    17 September 2021

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

  • Risks of injecting meth

    The risks of injecting methamphetamine

    14 September 2021

    While all forms of methamphetamine use are likely to lead to addiction and health problems, injecting meth is especially dangerous. ...

  • ARTICLE085 Hero

    Introducing The Level

    01 September 2021

    The New Zealand Drug Foundation has launched a new website aiming to reduce drug harm. ...

  • ARTICLE084 Hero

    What is 3-MMC?

    17 August 2021

    3-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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