Practical Guide To Drugs At Festivals

Here’s a quick guide and a few pointers when preparing for the festival season:

 

·      Know your limits.

·      Learn about the effects and risks of different drugs before you take anything.

·      Don’t ever mix with alcohol or prescription drugs.

·      Be patient- may take a while to kick in.

·      Don’t buy from strangers because you may not know what you are buying.

·      Don’t drive- the effects can last hours, even days after taking them.

 Looking after yourself:

·      EAT!
 

·      Drink LOTS of water!

·      Don’t wander off

·      Don’t over do it/overheat

 Dealing with Bad Effects:

·      Comedown- have a glass of orange juice! Vitamin C really helps.

·      If you’re feeling ill/paranoid- find a quiet place to relax with a friend

·      If you’re feeling dizzy, sudden headaches, cramps, sickness, difficulty peeing- sit down, drink a soft drink and splash some water on your face.

·      If you or your friend collapse, stop sweating, suffer from convulsions, has difficulty breathing, severe tiredness- seek medical attention immediately.

DON’T FORGET THAT IT’S ILLEGAL TO POSSESS DRUGS... NOT HAVE THEM IN YOUR SYSTEM SO IF YOU’RE IN TROUBLE THEN DON’T BE AFRAID TO ASK FOR HELP FOR FEAR OF BEING ARRESTED! MAKE SURE THE PARAMEDICS KNOW WHAT YOU’VE TAKEN.

by Jasmine Watts and Molly Crane