Articles
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What does ketamine do?
16 November 2023Ketamine is a sedative drug, or dissociative anaesthetic, developed in the 1960s for medical use. But what does it actually do? ...
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Breaking down cocaine
04 November 2023Cocaine use in New Zealand is not uncommon. Here’s what you need to know about it. ...
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The risks of mixing antidepressants
27 October 2023If you’re taking antidepressants, taking other drugs might pose a greater risk than you think. Here’s why it matters… ...
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Let’s talk about LSD
19 October 2023LSD (also known as acid, dots, tabs) is a psychedelic hallucinogen that distorts and alters perceptions ...
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What are nitazenes?
10 October 2023A new class of synthetic opioids is becoming prevalent. Find out how to keep yourself safer. ...
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Overdosing on opioids
08 October 2023When people take high doses of opioids, it can lead to an overdose, with the slowing or stopping of breathing and sometimes death. ...
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What to do when things go wrong
01 September 2023Do you know what to do if someone suffers the effects of an overdose? ...
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What is n-iso?
28 August 2023Drug checkers in NZ have been seeing n-isopropylbenzylamine turning up in substances that people thought were meth. So, what is it? ...
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What's going on with methamphetamine
24 August 2023Drug checking organisations in New Zealand have noticed an increase in concerns around the effects of methamphetamine. Here's their take on the situation... ...
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Explaining benzodiazepines
17 August 2023Fake benzodiazepines are causing serious harm overseas. But what are benzos and what do they do? ...