Articles

Synthetic cannabinoids and how to help

We’ve issued a few notifications about synthetic cannabinoids recently. Knowing what to do in case of a synnie overdose could save someone’s life. ...

What you need to know about GHB/GBL

How much do you know about GHB (gamma hydroxybutyrate), or fantasy as it's most commonly known in New Zealand? ...

The risks of study drugs

Often medications that are usually prescribed to individuals diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are taken by others as a "study aid." ...

Parenting and drugs

At 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... ...

What is PGR cannabis and how do you spot it?

PGR cannabis is becoming more common but what exactly is it? We look at the risks and how to spot it… ...

Taking a closer look at methadone

Methadone is a prescription drug that falls within the opioid group of substances. It’s often used as part of opioid substitution treatments. ...

What is mephedrone?

Mephedrone is a synthetic cathinone that first became popular in the early 2000s. Here’s what you need to know about it. ...

Eutylone is still a risk this summer

Drug checking by our partners KnowYourStuffNZ has revealed that eutylone remains a risk this summer. ...

Preparing for another synthetic cannabinoids spike

Spikes in synthetic cannabinoid harm can happen at any time, and we continue to see incidents that leave a trail of harm in their wake… ...

Be aware of dangerous cathinones this summer

Drug checking by our partners KnowYourStuffNZ is revealing that this is the summer of cathinones. ...