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Hearing Protection

Hearing Protection 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. Hearing damage is irreversible. Once it happens, it’s permanent (in all but some very rare cases). Amplified music can cause noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). A study in Great Britain found that 62% of regular club-goers have symptoms of hearing loss. The risk of hearing damage depends on: 1) how loud the music is; 2) how close you are to the speakers; 3) how long you are near the speakers; 4) previous hearing damage. You...

February 4, 2014Read more...

Nitrous Oxide

Nitrous is a psychoactive gas that's frequently used in medical practice as well as in recreational settings. Its effects are dissociating and sedating.

February 3, 2014Read more...

A photo of people spraying each other with water at a festival. By Mat Napo.

Heatstroke

Heatstroke FILTER BY CATEGORY WeLoveConsent News & Updates Drug Information Health and Safety #TestIt Alerts Meet & Greet Archive Drug Cards Ketamine Testing Kit Wholesale Program (Test Kit Reseller) Find out more about this program here Affiliate Program Join our DanceSafe affiliate program! Heatstroke is surprisingly dangerous In fact, it's one of the main causes of medical emergencies at events across the country. Heat-related illnesses like heat exhaustion and heatstroke can be terrifying experiences, and are much more serious than most people realize. Sometimes heat illnesses can look and feel like an altered state (being high). Dancing for long periods of time, especially in hot environments, is a major risk factor for dehydration and heat-related illness. Heat...

February 3, 2014Read more...

Poppers

Sold as "shoe cleaner" or "room deodorizer," poppers are bottles containing nitrite fluids that are wafted (not ingested) as inhalants.

February 2, 2014Read more...

Testing Kit Instructions

WHAT ARE REAGENTS? Reagents are chemicals that change color when they come into contact with certain drugs, enabling you to detect their presence in a sample. Reagents cannot, however, detect every drug, nor can they tell you how pure or potent your drugs are. Even if you get the expected color reactions for the drug you want, there could still be one or more other drugs present. This is because: Not all drugs change color with reagents. Darker colors may overshadow lighter colors. A very tiny quantity of a drug may not produce a visible color change. Despite these limitations, reagent testing is useful for...

February 2, 2014Read more...

Heroin

Heroin, or diacetylmorphine, is an opiate derived from the opium poppy that produces a sense of calm, relaxation, and sedation.

February 1, 2014Read more...

Collapsing While Dancing

It's Probably Heatstroke If some collapses on the dance floor, it's likely that it's due to heatstroke. High body temperature is further evidence that this is the case. Heatstroke is characterized by having a core temperature of 103-104F or above, which is extremely dangerous. You can read our comprehensive guide to heatstroke here. In the meantime, here's how to prevent collapsing and respond if it occurs. High body temperature can be caused by a combination of factors, including: Being in sunlight Being in a hot indoor or outdoor space Heavy exertion Use of drugs that increase core temperature, including MDMA and other...