Risk assessment is the mental process of measuring the risks involved in engaging in a given activity. People perform risk assessments most often when they are trying to decide whether or not to engage in an activity they perceive to be “risky.” Using a drug, for example (any drug), has risks. Let’s see how the risk of using drugs ... Read more

Driving home in the morning after staying awake all night partying can be dangerous. Below are some suggestions of how to reduce your risk of getting into a car accident. Definite Don’ts Don’t drive if you have been drinking alcohol. Alcohol lowers your reaction time and inhibits motor functioning. Don’t drive if you have been using ... Read more

There are many stereotypes of women who use drugs. A woman might be considered hard and “macho,” sexually promiscuous, or silly and easily manipulated. Generally speaking, men tend to be more upfront about their drug use among their peers than women, who may want to avoid being judged. Some women find that it is difficult to talk about issues ... Read more

You are at risk of hearing loss Hearing damage can take the form of temporary or permanent ringing in the ears (tinnitus) and loss of the ability to hear clearly. Amplified music can cause noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). A study in Great Britain found that 62% of regular clubbers have symptoms of hearing loss. The risk of hearing damage depends on: (1) ... Read more

Dancing for long periods of time can lead to dehydration and heatstroke. Heatstroke is a life-threatening condition. Deaths from heatstroke have occurred at raves, nightclubs and festivals even when the individual had not consumed recreational drugs. However, recreational drugs can increase the risk by masking the symptoms of heatstroke (when you are high ... Read more

If Someone Collapses While Dancing If some collapses on the dance floor chances are it is heatstroke. If they feel hot, that is even more evidence. Call a medic. Get the person to as cool a place as possible. This might mean taking them outside or to some shade. Drench them with water (as cold as possible) using any means you can. Increase the cooling down ... Read more