A study led by the University of Liverpool has called for the introduction of a national database of drug-related medical incidents at U.K. music festivals to evaluate support services, improve safety and reduce the risk ...
Nov 22, 2023
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Although Christmas only lasts a few days each year, many of us spend months planning for it. But as enjoyable as all the parties and festivities might be, many people find they feel a bit burnt-out once the holidays have ...
Dec 27, 2022
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A new study has highlighted the apparent effect of Brexit and the pandemic on the trade in the illegal party drug ecstasy (MDMA).
Jun 8, 2022
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Days out from the event, festival goers for Canberra's Groovin the Moo festival were told the event would no longer be offering a free drug checking service after Pill Testing Australia, which provides the testing service, ...
Apr 27, 2022
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Many people enjoy a tipple over the festive season, but overdoing it could cause "holiday heart syndrome", a condition where the heart beats abnormally—known as atrial fibrillation or AF. This is often experienced as a ...
Dec 23, 2021
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For many, Christmas is a time for celebration and an opportunity to spend more time with family. But for some, this time of the year can be a bit of a mixed bag, ranging from stress because of complicated family dynamics ...
Nov 29, 2021
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This autumn the UK has had between 30,000 and 50,000 new COVID cases each day, and globally cases are rising again after months of steady decline—so much so that many countries are reintroducing measures to curb the virus. ...
Nov 24, 2021
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Festival drug-related deaths are a growing public health concern. At present, there is limited evidence highlighting drug trends and harm-reduction practices among Irish festival attendees. One of the main health concerns ...
Oct 11, 2021
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More than 90% of participants who completed a follow-up survey to a drug checking service said the intervention influenced their subsequent behavior, new research by the University of Liverpool reveals.
May 10, 2021
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People who take mulitple illicit drugs are significantly more likely to engage in non-traditional sexual activities such as sex with a friend or stranger, anal sex and BDSM, according to a UK study by academics from the University ...
Apr 20, 2021
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