Patterns of ecstasy use amongst live music event attendees and their opinions on pill testing: a cross sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pill testing services could potentially be used to reduce drug-related harm. This study aims to identify patterns of ecstasy use among live music event attendees; explore the opinions and potential usage of illicit pill testing programs and examine factors associated with the likelihood of still taking a pill containing a potential harmful substance.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was completed by 760 people attending a major Australian live music event in 2017.

Results

The most commonly used drug in the last 12 months was ecstasy (73.9%). About 5% of people who use drugs had sought medical attention due to consumption of ecstasy. People who use drugs agreed "a lot" that pill testing should be provided for free at live music events (82.2%) and that it sho

SUBMITTER: Southey M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7405356 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature