Consent is something that we feel doesn’t get talked about enough. Everyone knows it’s mandatory, but it’s not actually as simple as someone saying Yes to something. Especially when drugs are added to the mix. Consent 101 Consent is when you agree to do a thing. This could be anything, from having a cup ofContinue reading “Sex, drugs, and consent – KnowYourYes”
Author Archives: Rhiannon
What’s going on with our methamphetamine?
Written by KnowYourStuff in conjunction with NZ Needle Exchange Drug checking organisations in New Zealand have noticed an increase in clients bringing their methamphetamine in for testing with concerns about the effects of their drugs. We all test methamphetamine regularly around the country, but recently we’ve had more clients reporting their methamphetamine as either a)Continue reading “What’s going on with our methamphetamine?”
Workplace drug testing vs. prescription cannabis and other substances
Psychedelic-assisted therapy and medical cannabis are becoming more and more mainstream. This can cause a problem for people that have ‘random’ drug tests at work, or have pre-employment drug screens. As an employee you do have the right not to be discriminated against because of the medication you take, if it’s not getting in theContinue reading “Workplace drug testing vs. prescription cannabis and other substances”
You think you know your Ketamine?
You reckon you’re a K know it all? A specialist when it comes to Special K? Buckle up, kets and kittens, it’s time to test your knowledge about ketamine. 1) Ketamine is a… A) Stimulant B) Psychedelic C) Disassociative D) Great time, amirite?? 2) What class drug is Ketamine? A) A B) B C) CContinue reading “You think you know your Ketamine?”
So, you think you know your MDMA?
Are you a molly mastermind? An ecstasy expert? A professor of pingers? Do you really know your stuff when it comes to MDMA? A: MDMA stands for 3-Methyl-3,4-dimethylaniline 3,4-Methylinedeoxyribosemethamphetamine 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine My Dog Might Annoy B: What class is MDMA in Aotearoa under the current Misuse of Drugs Act classification? Class A Class B Class CContinue reading “So, you think you know your MDMA?”