Jai Whelan

Aotearoa - keen to share your thoughts about meth?

I'm running a new survey study! Check it out :)

Link: redcap.link/dss1t8ek

Our Aotearoa Ketamine Survey is still recruiting - please participate if you can, or share with others :)

Survey link: redcap.link/1ogwn2nb

Aotearoa Ketamine Survey! Please participate if you can!

Link: redcap.link/1ogwn2nb

Aotearoa Ketamine Survey! Please participate if you can!

Link: redcap.link/1ogwn2nb

Interesting tidbits throughout so check it.

Thanks to those who participated, and the team for all their mahi - Taylah John, Rose Crossin, and Ryan Ward.

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Some clear next steps - up the nitrous education!

And encouraging use of whipped cream dispensers in place of handheld crackers will reduce those cold burns!

Unsurprisingly, perceived benefit and harm of the drug influence support for legal change, as does personal experience. In general though, there was little support for harsher penalties.

Of note, less than 30% of consumers knew that nitrous oxide use can impact vitamin B12 - an important piece of information when it comes to nitrous oxide.

Self-reported nitrous oxide knowledge was greater in those with experience than without - but the average number of knowledge items correctly answered was less than half (out of 7)

5.2% of consumers reported persistent numbness in the last 12 months, which could be a signal of underlying neurological issues resulting from use.

Although reported adverse effects were common (e.g. cold burns), less than 6% reported experiencing nitrous oxide harm. But, consumers perceived recreational use as a 6/10 in terms of harm - despite relative safety!

Most people who consume nitrous oxide use small amounts, infrequently, in combination with other drugs - somewhat of a cherry on top of other drug experiences🍒

Consuming and Thinking About Nangs: A Survey of Nitrous Oxide Use, Knowledge, Attitudes and Perceptions in Aotearoa New Zealand Non-medical use of nitrous oxide (N2O) is becoming increasingly popular globally, yet little data exists regarding N2O in Aotearoa New Zealand. We aimed to explore patterns of use and harm in those...

Fresh paper about nitrous oxide use and perspectives in NZ!

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Some highlights 🧵

This study looks at reasons why New Zealanders use drugs, including legal drugs like alcohol and nicotine. It also looks at what reasons for using drugs are most important to different groups of people. We are seeking participants who: are 18 years or older, can speak English fluently, who have lived in Aotearoa for at least 1 year, have used a drug (including alcohol and nicotine) at least once in the previous 12 months. The anonymous survey will take approximately 15-20 minutes to complete. For more information scan the QR code, or find the link via https://redcap.link/gyxtvxd9

Kia ora koutou - we're getting close to finish collecting data for the study below.

If you've used a drug (including alcohol or nicotine) in the past year, please consider participating 😄: redcap.link/10y8yoxx

Drug use motivations survey graphic

We would love for you to participate in our new study on drug use motivations. The link to the online survey is here: redcap.otago.ac.nz/surveys/?s=8...