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1200 synthetics-related callouts for St John

St John says every synthetics-related callout is a resource that could be used elsewhere.

Health Minister's plan to tackle synthetics

Cabinet to decide action on synthetics as number of deaths grows.

Mum's synthetic drugs heartbreak: 'Don't sell to my son' plea goes unheard

"When your child says I don't care you know you have lost your child to that addiction."

Two Christchurch deaths suspected to be related to synthetic drugs

Nineteen people in Chch have been affected in the past fortnight; two remain in ICU.

High point: Drug test change at music festivals

Government seeks advice on whether drug checks at music festivals could be legalised.

Mayor meets Mongrel Mob over drug issue

"There is the potential for us to do something special" says mayor after meeting the Mob.

High potency: 22 synthetic-drug ambulance callouts in a week

"The reality is this is going to be an ongoing problem - we haven't solved anything."

Seven people treated for synthetic drug poisoning in a day in Christchurch

Christchurch synthetic cannabis users experiencing nasty side-effects: DHB.

Meth in toner cartridges: Canadian jailed

The Canadian passport holder was in possession of 17.9kg of methamphetamine.

Cocaine horse head: American buyer jailed

Customs found 35kg of cocaine inside a diamante-encrusted horse head two years ago.

Hawkesby: How have we not solved synthetic cannabis problem?

Comment: When it comes to solutions, I hope it's not just wishful thinking.

DHB's treatment of killer under fire

Lack of hospital beds contributed to patient being released days before a brutal killing.

Government seeks urgent action on synthetic cannabis

Agencies work together to find a way to reduce deaths linked to synthetic cannabis.

Porn stars share industry's 'dirty secrets'

Porn stars have spilt the beans on the industry's "dirty secrets". WARNING: Graphic

Man jailed for work cake laced with drugs

A man brought a cake filled with drugs to his work last year, sending several to hospital.

Five hospitalised after taking mysterious 'green pills'

Symptoms included fast heart rates, hallucinations, agitation and sweating.

Former detective, top lawyer call to decriminalise all drugs

The move would take away power from criminals who make huge amounts of money.

Teen drinking leads to adulthood alcohol problems: Study

Substance abuse in adulthood has been connected to frequent teen drinking.