Let's talk about kamini - English - HE1298-ENG
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IT IS HARMFUL TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
Learn More and Find Support
Support
If you or someone you know wants support to stop taking kamini, you can talk to your GP or contact the services below
For Confidential treatment of Kamini Addiction
Substitution treatment - The Level
Scroll down to “How to access” to find your local service.
Give them a call or visit to make an appointment
Other Community Addiction Support Services
Find other services at: Alcohol or drug counselling and support • Alcohol or drug addiction • Healthpoint
Alcohol Drug Helpline
Call 24 hours a day, 7 day a week, speak with a trained counsellor.
All calls are free and confidential.
Call: 0800 787 797
You can also speak to your GP to ask for help
Medical Help
If you are concerned or have any health questions:
Call Healthline on 0800 611 116 (free) or speak to your GP
In an emergency, call 111 for an ambulance
Police
If you want to report the sale of Kamini to NZ Police:
- Report online: 105 Police Non-Emergency Online Reporting | New Zealand Police
- Call 105: 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week.
- Call Crime Stopper New Zealand (anonymous report): 0800 555 111
To find out more about Kamini:
Kamini: What you need to know - The Level
Warning
There may be increased risks when consumed with other substances such as alcohol and other drugs (including prescription drugs).
It is not safe to drive vehicles or operate machinery after ingesting kamini.
The Truth
What is Kamini?
Kamini (Kamini Vidrawan Ras) is an illegal and addictive drug in New Zealand.
- Kamini is sold as a ‘herbal’ ayurvedic medicine but it is harmful.
- Kamini contains opium, is highly addictive and can cause opioid addiction
- Kamini contains toxic metals that can poison you
- Kamini usually comes in pellets or balls but can come in different shapes and sizes. It is usually swallowed.
- Kamini can be sold under different names
- Ingredients in each batch of Kamini may vary
Did You Know?
Kamini contains dangerous heavy metals...
including arsenic, lead and mercury which has caused hospitalisations in New Zealand.
Even small amounts of heavy metal can seriously harm your brain, gut, liver, lungs, kidneys, skin, eyes and immune system.
Kamini is very addictive
Its effects don’t last long, so people often need to take more to get the same effect and avoid the unpleasant physical and mental symptoms that come from not taking it.
Kamini can cause:
- Opioid Addiction
- Accidental overdoses
- Hospitalization, or death
- Increased financial pressure from buying increasing amounts of Kamini
- Reduced testosterone levels with long-term use
- Intimacy issues
- Family tensions
How to Identify Kamini Use
- Financial stress to keep up with income and expenses
- Intimacy issues
- Increased family tension
- Sleepy at times, irritable and looking unwell at other times
Physical Symptoms when the effects of Kamini wear off
- Sweating
- Muscle cramps
- Body aches
- Vomiting
- Anxiety
- Diarrhoea