Articles
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Explaining benzodiazepines
22 March 2022Fake benzodiazepines are causing serious harm overseas. But what are benzos and what do they do? ...
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What to do when things go wrong
15 March 2022Do you know what to do if someone suffers the effects of an overdose? ...
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Breaking down cocaine
10 March 2022Cocaine use in New Zealand is not uncommon. Here’s what you need to know about it. ...
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Where to go when you need support
01 March 2022Did you know that the Alcohol Drug Helpline is available 24/7 to support anyone concerned about their own, or someone else’s drug use? ...
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Sussing out solvents
24 February 2022The chemicals in some common household products can produce effects similar to alcohol or anaesthetics when inhaled. We look at what’s going on... ...
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Feel like it’s time for a change?
01 February 2022You 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. ...
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Looking after your mental health
25 January 2022After using drugs and alcohol, you may find your mental health suffers. Here are some things you can do to help look after your mental wellbeing… ...
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Be safe, be cool
20 January 2022Many cases of serious injuries and deaths from taking MDMA in New Zealand are due to outside elements that are easily preventable. ...
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Let’s talk about GBL/GHB in New Zealand
14 January 2022We’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. ...
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Thinking of using MDMA?
04 January 2022MDMA (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. ...