Better detection means better protection – help us implement advanced drug checking technology at events by 2020!

Today, we are launching our #FTIRASAP fundraising campaign in hopes to become the first-ever US-based nightlife harm reduction organization to offer confirmatory testing at events! This means we are raising money to implement our advanced testing technology program, which includes the purchase of two FTIR spectrometers, as further explained below. Read more

Welcome DanceSafe to Ohio

Ohio, WE ARE COMING TO YOU! We are excited to announce the addition of Ohio DanceSafe to our team. Ohio DanceSafe will provide services throughout the state including Cleavland, Columbus, and the surrounding areas. Additional areas may be serviced upon request as organizational capacity allows. Read more

#TestIt Alert: Baggie of white powder sold in Milwaukee, WI as cocaine but actually contains fentanyl, amphetamine, and levamisole

By: Rachel Clark, Private Contractor A baggie of white powder was sold in Milwaukee, WI as cocaine but actually contains fentanyl, amphetamine, and levamisole. The report was submitted from Oberlin, Ohio. The sample turned orange in the presence of the Marquis reagent, dark orange in the presence of the Liebermann reagent, green in the presence of the ... Read more

#TestIt Alert: Substance in unspecified form sold in Knoxville, TN as heroin but actually contains caffeine, diphenhydramine, an unidentified chemical, acetaminophen, and fentanyl

By: Rachel Clark, Private Contractor Two pieces of cotton soaked in the residue from a spoon and cooker that were used to inject a sample sold as heroin were submitted from Knoxville, TN, and were found to contain caffeine, diphenhydryamine (Benadryl), an unidentified chemical, acetaminophen, and fentanyl. The sample turned brown in the presence of the ... Read more

#BanFacialRecognition: Facial recognition is anti-harm reduction and inconsistent with consent culture

DanceSafe is a public health nonprofit that provides harm reduction services, such as fact-based drug education and drug checking, at live music and other events. However, we believe that our mission extends into cultural harm reduction, including providing consent education and educating our community about highly problematic developments in the live ... Read more

#TestIt Alert: Light pink Mario star tablet sold in New York, NY as MDMA but actually contains exclusively methamphetamine

By: Rachel Clark, DanceSafe Contractor A light pink Mario star tablet with eyes pressed into both sides was sold in New York, NY as MDMA but actually contains exclusively methamphetamine. The sample was submitted from Raleigh, NC. The sample turned orange in the presence of the Marquis reagent, yellow with the Mecke reagent, and did not react with the ... Read more

#TestIt Alert: Capsule of green-brown powder sold in Troy, MI as psilocybin but actually contains exclusively unidentified chemicals and linoleic acid

By: Rachel Clark, DanceSafe Contractor Two capsules of green-brown powder were sold in Troy, MI as psilocybin but actually contain four different unidentified chemicals in varying ratios, as well as linoleic acid. The sample was both sourced and sold in Troy, MI. The sample did not react with Marquis, Mecke, and Mandelin reagents. Unidentified chemicals ... Read more

Take the Coke Challenge – This simple taste test could Save Your Life

This Saturday, August 31st, is International Overdose Awareness Day. In the US and Canada approximately 80,000 people die of overdoses each year. This is double the rate from just ten years ago and the direct result of fentanyl contaminating the illicit drug supply, causing 40,000 deaths last year alone. Read more

DanceSafe Expands to Oklahoma

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

Former Deputy Director, Madalyn McElwain, is Now Chief Legal & Financial Officer

As part of our continuing efforts to strengthen our organizational structure and increase capacity, DanceSafe Board of Directors are excited to announce that DanceSafe’s former Deputy Director, Madalyn McElwain, is now its Chief Legal & Financial Officer! During this year’s strategy summit, the board reviewed staff roles, and determined that this new title ... Read more