Psychoactive Substances

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Psychoactive substances are chemicals or combinations of chemicals that exert a pychoactive effect on the central nervous system. In New Zealand the legal definition of Psychoactive Substance excludes dietary supplements,...
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1P-LSD

Last Updated: 30th April, 2023

What is 1P-LSD? 1P-LSD (1-propanoyl-lysergic acid diethylamide) is a psychedelic substance that has gained popularity in recent years. It is a derivative of LS...

2C-B

Last Updated: 26th April, 2023

What is 2C-B? 2C-B, also known as 2,5-dimethoxy-4-bromophenethylamine, is a synthetic psychedelic substance that belongs to the phenethylamine family. It is a p...

3MMC

Last Updated: 30th April, 2023

What is 3MMC? 3-Methylmethcathinone, commonly known as 3-MMC, is a synthetic stimulant that has gained popularity in recent years. It is a member of the ca...

Alcohol

Last Updated: 17th April, 2023

What is Alcohol? Alcohol is a psychoactive substance that is widely consumed around the world. It is a colorless liquid that is formed through the fermentati...

BZP - Benzylpiperazine

Last Updated: 1st May, 2023

What is BZP? BZP, also known as benzylpiperazine, is a psychoactive substance that gained popularity in the early 2000s in New Zealand. It was the main ingred...

Caffeine

Last Updated: 12th April, 2023

What is caffeine Caffeine is a natural psychoactive substance that stimulates the central nervous system, producing a temporary boost in mental alertness and...

Cocaine

Last Updated: 12th April, 2023

What is Cocaine Cocaine is a highly addictive and potent psychoactive substance that comes from the leaves of the coca plant, native to South America. The dru...

Etomidate

Last Updated: 8th February, 2025

Etomidate: A Comprehensive Guide Etomidate is a fast-acting sedative-hypnotic agent primarily used in medical settings to induce anesthesia. Recently, it has ga...

GHB

Last Updated: 25th April, 2023

What is GHB? Gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB) is a central nervous system depressant that is commonly used as a recreational drug. It is also used for medical pur...

Heroin

Last Updated: 25th April, 2023

What is Heroin? Heroin is a powerful and highly addictive opiate drug synthesized from morphine. It is derived from the seed pod of the opium poppy plant and...

Ketamine

Last Updated: 25th April, 2023

What is Ketamine? Ketamine is a dissociative anesthetic drug that was first synthesized in 1962. It is commonly used for anesthesia during surgery and pain m...

LSD

Last Updated: 2nd April, 2023

What is LSD LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide) is a powerful psychedelic substance that is known for its ability to alter one's perception and consciousness. It...

MDMA

Last Updated: 2nd April, 2023

What is MDMA MDMA, short for 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine, is a synthetic psychoactive drug that alters mood and perception. MDMA is commonly known as...

Nicotine

Last Updated: 12th April, 2023

What is Nicotine Nicotine is a psychoactive substance that is commonly found in tobacco plants. It is highly addictive and has a range of effects on the human...

Nitrous Oxide

Last Updated: 25th April, 2023

What is Nitrous Oxide? Nitrous oxide (N2O) is a gas composed of two nitrogen atoms and one oxygen atom. It is often used as an anesthetic during medical proce...

Poppers

Last Updated: 25th April, 2023

What Are Poppers? Poppers are a type of medicine and recreational drug that are typically sold in small bottles containing a liquid chemical called alkyl nitrit...

Speed (Amphetamines and Methamphetamine)

Last Updated: 25th April, 2023

What is Speed? Speed is a group of synthetic stimulant drugs that includes amphetamines and methamphetamine. These drugs are commonly abused for their abil...

Synthetic Cannabinoids

Last Updated: 25th April, 2023

What are synthetic cannabinoids? Synthetic cannabinoids are a class of drugs that are designed to mimic the effects of THC, the primary psychoactive compon...