DanceSafe Announces Launch of Pittsburgh Chapter

Our team of passionate harm reductionists is growing, and we couldn’t be more excited to announce the official launch of the Pittsburgh DanceSafe Chapter! After many hours of recruitment, training, and dedication, we have selected a stellar leadership team occupying the roles of President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Read more

DanceSafe’s Party Pro Tips for a Safer 710 Celebration

It's 710 aka the 420 equivalent for marijuana concentrates! Whether you're new or old to the world of dabbing, it never hurts to consider the harm reduction practices you can put in place to keep you and your friends safer this holiday. Read more

#TestIt Alert Issued for Electric Forest

Bunk Police have had multiple positive tests for fentanyl-laced cocaine at Weekend 2 of Electric Forest, taking place now. It appears that the positive tests have come from “coke in clear baggies of varying sizes,” and that “there is a bulk of the product being sold [at Electric Forest].” Read more

#TestIt Alert issued for Salt Lake City, UT

A clear capsule containing a white, crystalline substance sold as Molly/MDMA was sourced from West Valley, UT, but submitted from Salt Lake City. This sample tested as N-Ethylpentylone, a substituted cathinone. Little is known about N-Ethylpentylone and its effects, as its physiological and toxicological actions have not been characterized. Read more

#TestIt Alert issued for New York, NY & Ventura, CA

A capsule containing a tan, crystalline substance sold as MDMA was sourced from Ventura, CA but submitted from New York, NY. This sample tested as Methylone, a synthetic cathinone. According to the EcstasyData.org, the Marquis reagent turned yellow, the Mecke reacted a yellow/orange color, and Mandelin turned orange. Read more

Reminder: It isn’t always about the drugs

It is rare to encounter someone who has not been impacted in some way, shape, or form by music. It is an aspect of culture that connects people to one another and the ethereal realm beyond the tangible. Music has the ability to inspire, to invoke change and promote unity and acceptance. It is no mistake that music finds its way into most religions, ... Read more

#TestIt Alert issued for Boynton Beach, FL

A white colored ‘Watson’ pill sold as Percocet (Oxycodone and acetaminophen) was submitted from Boynton Beach, FL but tested as U-47700 (nicknamed “U4,” “pink,” or “pinky”), a highly potent synthetic opioid that is about 7.5 times the potency of morphine. Read more

2018 Marks the Inauguration of The Prometheus Award for Harm Reduction Activism

By: Mitchell Gomez, Executive Director, DanceSafe 2018 Marks the Inauguration of The Prometheus Award for Harm Reduction Activism. Sponsored by DanceSafe, Erowid, The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies, The Psychedelic Education and Continuing Care Program, Students for Sensible Drug Policy, and The Zendo Project, this award is given to ... Read more

#WeLoveConsent Toolbox: Hooking Up with Integrity

We’ve been exploring consent oriented intimacy and sexy time, which is a part of the idea of Hooking Up with Integrity. So, what does that mean? Hooking Up with Integrity is the process of integrating consent, respect, and intentional communication into your sexual experiences. Read more

Second #TestIt Alert This Week Issued for Chicago, IL

An peach colored “Pink Bartok” tablet with was submitted from Chicago, IL. This sample was sold as Ecstasy/MDMA, but did not test as such. It was found to contain 3 (active) parts Methylsulfonylmethane (an organic sulfur-containing compound that is often take as a joint health supplement), 2 (active) parts caffeine, and 1 (active) part methamphetamine. Read more