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Let’s talk about LSD

LSD (also known as acid, dots, tabs) is a psychedelic hallucinogen that distorts and alters perceptions ...

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. ...

Nitrous Oxide isn’t a laughing matter

Nitrous oxide, (also known as laughing gas, nitro, N2O, NOS, nangs, whippet) is a colourless gas that is commonly used for sedation and pain relief. ...

Managing Withdrawal

Most people eventually come to a point where they have had enough because they see the negative effects of their drug use greatly outweigh any positives. ...

Quick facts about meth

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

The risks of injecting methamphetamine

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

Introducing The Level

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

What is 3-MMC?

3-MMC, or metaphedrone, is a synthetic cathinone that first appeared on the ‘legal high’ market. Let’s take a closer look… ...

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 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. ...