This episode takes you on a trip into the world of harm reduction and illegal-drug checking clinics. Aotearoa is the first country in the world to explicitly legalise these testing services. We also link up with James*. He has a mysterious brown powder which was sold as MDMA, but is it? There’s only one way to find out... We attend a testing session with 'Know Your Stuff' to get it checked. We also find out what evidence there is that these services are reducing harm and keeping people safer.
You can find all of the stats referenced in this episode via the Know Your Stuff website.
To find a testing clinic near you check this calendar via The Level. Their website it also a great source of easy to understand information on drugs.
The full 'Misuse Of Drugs (Drug and Substance Checking Service Providers) Regulations 2022 bill can be found here.
If you are concerned about your own drug taking, or about a loved one, you can contact the Alcohol Drug Helpline on 0800 787 797 or text 8681, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. All calls are free and confidential. You'll speak with a trained counsellor, who will be able to provide you with information, insight and support.
The transcript of this episode is available via the Consumer NZ website.
This episode was made possible with support from the Ministry of Health.
*James is not his real name.
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