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. 2023 Aug 9;20:108. doi: 10.1186/s12954-023-00845-3

Table 3.

Harm reduction behaviors among nature rave party attendees (N = 1,206)

To what extent does each of the following statements happen to you at nature parties? Not at all/a little (%) Sometimes(%) A lot/always (%)
Before substance use, I research and read about the substance I plan to consume at the party 24 15.3 60.7
I do not mix different drugs during nature parties* 14.1 30.3 55.5
I do not mix alcohol with other drugs during nature parties* 24.6 25.2 50.1
When I mix substances, I use the information table about the safety of mixing substances or other information sources 62.3 12.7 25
I decide in advance what amounts of substance I intend to consume at the party 28.7 24.2 47.1
If a friend gives me a substance at a nature party, I do not trust him* 37.9 31.6 30.6
During the party I take proactive breaks from the dance floor to rest 15.1 21.3 63.6
I make sure to drink enough water during the nature party 3.4 10 86.7
I use additives like electrolytes or magnesium, during nature parties 65.8 16.3 17.9
I use substances at a party when I know what it is and what it’s source is 17.5 19.9 62.6
On the day / two days after the party I make sure to rest 19.7 25.8 54.5
I only use substances in an atmosphere that is comfortable for me at the party (comfortable setting) 10.6 12.3 77.2
I only use substances at a party if I feel good (comfortable setting) 9.2 12.7 78.1
I make sure to have a good friend with me at the party who accompanies me and keeps me from any trouble that may come 13.4 17.2 69.4
I plan in advance what substances I will consume at the party 19.1 21.9 58.9

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