Dance Safe: Reducing Risks in the Rave Scene with Pill Testing
Not having the information is always dangerous because you don't know what's going on.
Imagine dancing the night away at a rave, surrounded by pulsing lights and music, but with a nagging worry about the safety of the substances around you. Enter Carissa Cornwell, the national outreach director for Dance Safe, a pioneering harm reduction organization dedicated to making raves and ecstasy use safer.
In this episode, host Kenneth Anderson sits down with Carissa to discuss how Dance Safe is tackling the challenges of drug use in the electronic music community through pill testing and peer-to-peer education. Dance Safe was born out of a pressing need for accurate information and reliable pill testing within the rave scene. Many partygoers often find themselves uncertain about the contents of the pills they purchase, leading to potentially dangerous situations.
Dance Safe addresses this by offering testing kits that can identify a range of substances, helping individuals make informed decisions about what they're taking. But Dance Safe isn't just about testing pills; it's about fostering a community of awareness and safety. Through peer-to-peer education, they empower individuals to share knowledge and resources, creating a ripple effect of informed decision-making.
Carissa shares how Dance Safe's efforts have gained traction, becoming more mainstream and popular, and how anyone interested can start a local chapter to spread the word further. By providing these vital resources, Dance Safe is making a significant impact in reducing the risks associated with drug use at raves. This episode sheds light on their mission and the positive changes they're bringing to the electronic music community.
Tune in to learn more about how Dance Safe is ensuring that having fun doesn't come at the cost of safety.