Hair testing to assess both known and unknown use of drugs amongst ecstasy users in the electronic dance music scene Palamar, Joseph J. et al. International Journal of Drug Policy , Volume 48 , 91 - 98 Abstract http://www.ijdp.org/article/S0955…

Electronic dance music (EDM) parties have historically been high-risk scenes for use of a variety of psychoactive substances. Studies over the past couple of years have found nightclub and festival attendees report high rates of use. These parties a…

Help Not Harm is taking a smart approach to help those who over-indulge or take drugs at Electric Picnic. (The Irish Times, 25.08.2017) https://wwwnkfurt/.irishtimes.com/culture/music/high-alert-how-to-stay-safe-at-festivals-1.3193526

Andy Extance explains how volunteers are using analytical chemistry to help keep festival-goers safe. (The Royal Society of Chemistry, UK, 16.08.2017) https://eic.rsc.org/feature/know-your-poison-the-festival-chemical-safety-net/3007847.article

Drug testing is increasingly becoming part of UK festivals and clubs. Could it be an effective way to change behaviour and reduce the harmful effects of drugs? (The Guardian, UK, 10.08.2017) https://www.theguardian.com/science/sifting-the-evidence/…

An overview of forensic drug testing methods and their suitability for harm reduction point-of-care services Lane Harper, Jeff Powell and Em M. Pijl Harm Reduction Journal 2017, 14:52, doi.org/10.1186/s12954-017-0179-5 https…