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  • DMT

    What is DMT?

    04 May 2023

    DMT is a hallucinogen that produces similar effects to LSD and magic mushrooms. We take a closer look at what it is, and how it works. ...

  • Taking psilocybin mushrooms

    What is wood lovers paralysis?

    28 April 2023

    Taking psilocybin mushrooms (aka magic mushrooms) comes with a number of risks, but one effect more common in New Zealand and Australia remains a mystery… ...

  • Taking psilocybin mushrooms

    Thinking of picking mushrooms?

    20 April 2023

    We’re heading into cooler months which means fungi season is here. If you’re thinking of picking mushrooms, make sure you know the risks ...

  • Impact on the brain

    Before mixing MDMA and magic mushrooms, read this

    06 April 2023

    “Hippie flipping”, or mixing MDMA and psilocybin, has been around for decades. But how do these two substances interact, and what are the risks? ...

  • ARTICLE092 Hero

    Concerns imported beer cans could contain meth

    13 March 2023

    Over the weekend, Auckland City District Police shared concerns that some cans of a distinctive beer could be contaminated with meth. ...

  • Asking for help

    Managing Withdrawal

    22 February 2023

    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. ...

  • Asking for help

    Where to go when you need support

    01 February 2023

    Did you know that the Alcohol Drug Helpline is available 24/7 to support anyone concerned about their own, or someone else’s drug use? ...

  • ARTICLE091 Hero

    What's going on with 25B-NBOH and LSD?

    19 January 2023

    Our friends at the NZ Drug Foundation recently issued a press release to warn that 25B-NBOH is circulating in the community. Here’s what we know... ...

  • Impact on the brain

    Before mixing MDMA and LSD, read this

    19 December 2022

    Mixing LSD and MDMA, known as “candyflipping”, is one of the most well-known drug mixes around. But is it safe? ...

  • Synthetic cathinones explained

    What are the effects of synthetic cathinones?

    15 December 2022

    Many types of drugs often sold as MDMA are actually synthetic cathinones. Let’s get up to speed. ...

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