As noted, heroin and crack use is also less common among ravers, although about one-fifth to one-third of ravers have tried heroin. While it is true that not everyone who attends raves uses illegal drugs, and not everyone who uses illegal drugs attends raves, there is substantial evidence that rave attendance and certain patterns of drug use are closely linked.
The use of rave-related drugs has not been strongly linked to other crimes, as has been the case with other drugs such as cocaine and heroin. There has been some violence in British clubs where organized drug gangs have tried to control the drug distribution and private security markets.
There are some concerns that people who take certain raverelated drugs are more vulnerable to sexual assault, but there is little published literature indicating that rave-related sexual assaults are prevalent. So in some respects, raves are safer places for young people, especially women, than conventional bars and clubs. As a whole, those ravers who use rave-related drugs seem to manage their drug use, not letting it seriously disrupt other facets of their lives—work, school and personal relationships 29 — although this is clearly not the case for all ravers.
Common unpleasant aftereffects of rave attendance include fatigue, insomnia, exhaustion, muscle aches, numbness, profuse sweating, listlessness, depression, amnesia, paranoia, and excessive mood swings. These effects are undoubtedly caused by a combination of overexertion and drug use.
Some ravers try to medicate themselves to manage the aftereffects of drug use. Most of the deaths that have been linked to raves have been caused not by the toxicity of the drugs per se, but by the effects they have on key bodily functions.
These effects occur because some drugs, ecstasy in particular, inhibit the body's temperature-regulating mechanisms, and body temperatures can rise to fatal levels.
This effect is compounded by users' overexertion through dancing and by the loss of bodily fluids from sweating or vomiting. Many ecstasy users drink a lot of water to prevent dehydration, but unless they are dancing and sweating, drinking too much water can prove equally dangerous because it can cause kidney failure. Ecstasy use can impair the kidneys' capacity to produce urine. While rave-related drug deaths are, of course, tragic, and taking rave-related drugs increases the risk of death or serious illness, deaths and medical emergencies remain relatively rare.
Although this guide does not directly address large-scale trafficking in rave-related drugs, a few points about drug dealing at raves are in order. Most ravers obtain and use illegal drugs before arriving at the venue. So while some drug dealing does occur at rave venues, they are not the predominant location for rave-related drug distribution. A considerable amount of drug dealing may occur in the area around the rave venue, particularly if rave operators are effective at keeping drug dealers and drugs out of the venue.
One of the potential unintended consequences of searching ravers for drugs upon entry is that it encourages some ravers to take large doses of drugs before they arrive, to prolong the effects throughout the rave.
Their involvement may range from turning a blind eye to it sometimes because they are intimidated by dealers , to taking payments from dealers to allow dealing, to actually dealing themselves. Certain environmental conditions common to raves create health and safety risks for ravers. Chief among them are heat, humidity and loud music.
No matter how confident you think you feel, do NOT leave the event without hitting the loo. Something large, distinct, and easy to find is always preferred, like a giant caterpillar or heart-shaped box. If you get lost, go there. Timing is key. More importantly, try not to leave at the very end of the last set. Which leads me to my next point… Look, when the event ends at 4am and everyone is ready to bail, is NOT the time to turn up again.
Browse our rave preparation tips below. We know just what to bring to a rave festival. Hand sanitizers are a must have for your rave essential list.
Can you imagine being out in a field with hundreds of people surrounding you and very little access to any hand washing station when you need it most? Hand sanitizers are an easy and quick solution to ensure you have your hands clean the moment you decide to grab some food to eat after hours of dancing. You can find hand sanitizers in places like Bath and Body Works which provide small and portable scented options that can be easily hung on your bag or waist straps.
Dealing with porta potties are not ideal, so keep yourself as clean as you can with some convenient wipes that will surely come useful. One of the important things you need to have at your next rave is a portable charger. A rave can extend to a full day event, depending on when you choose to arrive. Make sure you have your phone ready for the moments you need it most throughout the festival. If there's one thing you'll need for EDC rave essentials and other such extended full-day rave festivals, it's definitely a portable charger.
While any external battery pack will do the trick, obviously one that is most compact for ease of travel will be your best option.
Our personal recommendation is the Anker soundcore portable charger which is small enough to be held in the palm of your hand and durable enough to charge not only your phone, but the phones of all your friends who failed to be as practical as you. What to bring to rave besides the ultimate rave outfit? Just kidding, definitely bring the other mentioned rave essentials also! This really goes without saying, but we all know an essential to a rave includes a killer rave outfit. One of the best parts about going to a rave is the culture and its acceptance of the most creative and liberating outfits.
People find great joy in showcasing rave attire, and some people really just go all out for it, especially for larger raves--so really plan ahead on an outfit for your next EDC rave essentials list.
And if you're looking for things to take to EDC, what better than a head-to-toe Lychee the Label rave outfit? Nothing is worse than losing out on your beauty sleep because of the people partying all night at the next site over. Rest up so you can go off the next day. Accessorize your rave outfit with a cute fanny pack and tear up the dance floor hands-free. There are a ton of fashionable styles that can be just what you need to complete your look. Staying hydrated is super important, but it can be extremely easy to forget when the music is blasting and the hours are passing by.
Water bottles are pretty overpriced at festivals, but there are usually water refill stations at raves where you can refill your container for free. Hydration packs are great for music festivals because they can carry enough water so that you can spend more time at the main stage with your favorite DJ. Make sure to choose a hydration pack that coordinates with at least one of your rave outfits.
Protect your lungs from all the dust and debris that can get kicked up from the thousands of people attending the festival.
We have a ton of trippy and stylish face mask bandanas for dusty EDM festival grounds. Find the perfect design to go with your outfit or coordinate with your festie besties. From day to night, rave glasses and goggles are super fun to wear. The stage production at raves are epic, so you might want to consider wearing a pair of shades for the intense lasers, strobe lights, and visuals if you have sensitive eyes.
If you are going for a psychedelic or cyber look, this accessory can level up your rave outfits.
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