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Anecdotally, I was at a doof (bush rave) a few years ago, where one of the punters decided to go for a stroll in the middle of the night - head full of acid - a
by King-Aaron 8y ago
Anecdotally, I was at a doof (bush rave) a few years ago, where one of the punters decided to go for a stroll in the middle of the night - head full of acid - and got promptly lost. Police search and rescue were called out, big dollar costs to the state, and while the kid turned up fine in that instance, it's statistically more likely you won't turn up fine in the Australian bush.
I certainly feel that there's no absolute way to control the safety of participants in psychedelic experiences, but we should be wary of an open market approach without also considering a massive escalation in the way we teach people about safety with drug use.
- dtech 8y agoThis is a problem with all drugs, especially alcohol. Alcohol has enormous societal costs. For alcohol with choose taxation and information campaigns. Why should other drugs be handled with (ineffective) criminalization and prosecution?
- Cthulhu_ 8y agoSomeone drunk could've done the same thing, wander out for a piss and get lost (or fall asleep / pass out).
- toomanybeersies 8y agoI don't want to sound like one of those anti-alcohol, pro-drug people, but to continue with the anecdotes: I've seen people get into far more dangerous situations and states from drinking than I have from use of any recreational drugs. Anytime you hear about somebody being king hit in town, I can guarantee you the perpetrator has had a skin full of piss.
- thinkingemote 8y agoYour username encourages me on the truthfulness of your anecdotes!
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- scarecrowbob 8y agoWell, if it is any consolation, here they just make raves illegal :D