Drug Alcohol Rev September 2021 PMID 33677840

Could a drug-checking service increase intention to use ecstasy at a festival?

Sherri Murphy, Stephen J Bright, Greg Dear

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Peak: 14 in Mar 2021
across 3 sources since Mar 2021

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43

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Mar 2021 – Jul 2022

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  • X / Twitter18 posts
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  • YouTube2 videos

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What people are saying

The overall tone shows strong agreement with the findings, as seen in phrases like 'no evidence that services lead to increased use,' and media quotes emphasizing the study’s conclusions. The discussions integrate examples like media coverage and calls for harm reduction, indicating that the article’s results could shape policy and public opinion on festival drug safety.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions support the study’s conclusion that drug-checking services do not increase ecstasy use, emphasizing the reliability of the findings.

InterestModerate interest

While users show some interest in the topic, the focus is more on validating the study rather than exploring new ideas, leading to a moderate interest score.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants reference the study directly, share media coverage, and discuss implications, indicating a moderate level of engagement.

ImpactHigh impact

The discussions highlight the potential influence of the study on harm reduction policies and public perceptions, suggesting a high impact.

Abstract in brief

  • Participants in a Western Australia music festival study found that providing drugchecking services, whether onsite or offsite, did not increase the intention to use ecstasy among both users and non-users.
  • The study used the Theory of Planned Behaviour and showed that attitudes, social norms, and perceived control influenced the intention to use a fixed testing site, but only social norms affected onsite testing intentions.
  • Overall, the findings suggest that offering drugchecking services at festivals is unlikely to encourage drug use, countering concerns that such services would promote ecstasy consumption.]

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Dr Stephen Bright
@stephenjbright · X

Channel 10 News covered our recent publication on #pilltesting. If anybody knows how I can reach out to the Thoms' family, please DM me. My heart goes out to the parents of young people who die to soon @JRK68993240 @moonlightami https://t.co/Q6twHQ2kRX

Mar 8, 2021 · 12 likes · 1 share · 3,840 followers View post →
Dr Dilara Bahceci
@DilaraB_PhD · X

#PillTesting services at festivals are not likely to result in #ecstasy use by people who have never used ecstasy or lead to increased use among people who use ecstasy, reports a study using Theory of Planned Behaviour. #HarmReduction #MDMA @stephenjbright https://t.co/JEqMuMs3nd

Mar 8, 2021 · 6 likes · 1,593 followers View post →
Dr Stephen Bright
@stephenjbright · X

@P1nkamenaP13 @JohnKeysKeys @drugstudentjai @_chloeswarbrick @SimeonBrownMP As an author of this paper, I'd be happy to speak with you @SimeonBrownMP. Here is some Aussie media on the issue: https://t.co/Q6twHQ2kRX https://t.co/f1Yu1nRTt7 #harmreduction

May 22, 2021 · 4 likes · 3,840 followers View post →
Dr Stephen Bright
@stephenjbright · X

@GelderNadine @DrugPolicyAu @westaustralian @joshua_zimm @EdithCowanUni @APSAD_DAR @DanceWize FREE for the next 4 days and then will be paywalled. https://t.co/6GI3HW26DT

Mar 8, 2021 · 4 likes · 3,840 followers View post →
Dr Stephen Bright
@stephenjbright · X

These findings demonstrate that a #pilltesting service is unlikely to give people who have never consumed ecstasy a "green light" to begin consuming it and that it does not increase intended use among people who have used ecstasy before. https://t.co/bOsrPNxg5J

Apr 27, 2022 · 3 likes · 1 share · 3,840 followers View post →
Claudio Vidal
@claudiovidalg · X

@neurorebelde @ShortAnnab @WeAreTheLoopUK And probable false: https://t.co/OTQqBzPfKT

Jul 31, 2022 · 3 likes · 3,554 followers View post →

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Claudio Vidal
@claudiovidalg · X

@neurorebelde @ShortAnnab @WeAreTheLoopUK And probable false: https://t.co/OTQqBzPfKT

Jul 31, 2022 · 3 likes · 3,554 followers View post →
Dr Stephen Bright
@stephenjbright · X

These findings demonstrate that a #pilltesting service is unlikely to give people who have never consumed ecstasy a "green light" to begin consuming it and that it does not increase intended use among people who have used ecstasy before. https://t.co/bOsrPNxg5J

Apr 27, 2022 · 3 likes · 1 share · 3,840 followers View post →
Views on Drugs
@ViewsOnDrugsBot · X

RT @ViewsOnDrugsBot: Could a drug-checking service increase intention to use ecstasy at a festival? 1/5 https://t.co/hVNymw83Mn

Aug 21, 2021 · 1 share · 2,050 followers View post →
KnowYourStuffNZ
@KnowYourStuffNZ · X

Once more for those in the back *cough* @simonjbridges https://t.co/rRmqF4IxnH

Aug 15, 2021 · 2 likes · 2,818 followers View post →
Dr Stephen Bright
@stephenjbright · X

@P1nkamenaP13 @JohnKeysKeys @drugstudentjai @_chloeswarbrick @SimeonBrownMP As an author of this paper, I'd be happy to speak with you @SimeonBrownMP. Here is some Aussie media on the issue: https://t.co/Q6twHQ2kRX https://t.co/f1Yu1nRTt7 #harmreduction

May 22, 2021 · 4 likes · 3,840 followers View post →
Views on Drugs
@ViewsOnDrugsBot · X

Could a drug-checking service increase intention to use ecstasy at a festival? 1/5 https://t.co/hVNymw83Mn

May 19, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 2,050 followers View post →
Nicki Killeen
@nickikilleen · X

RT @claudiovidalg: Los resultados de @stephenjbright et al. no avalan la idea de que la presencia de un servicio de análisis en festivales…

Mar 12, 2021 · 1 share · 2,713 followers View post →
Claudio Vidal
@claudiovidalg · X

Los resultados de @stephenjbright et al. no avalan la idea de que la presencia de un servicio de análisis en festivales resultará en el consumo de éxtasis por parte de personas que nunca lo han consumido o a un mayor consumo entre quienes sí lo consumen. https://t.co/2ozaLgluiu

Mar 12, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 3,554 followers View post →
Maggie Hall
@Maggiefifty · X

RT @APSAD_DAR: Could a drug‐checking service increase intention to use ecstasy at a festival? https://t.co/juzZHb9pLX

Mar 9, 2021 · 4 shares · 1,011 followers View post →
Alex Wodak AM
@AlexWodak · X

RT @APSAD_DAR: Could a drug‐checking service increase intention to use ecstasy at a festival? https://t.co/juzZHb9pLX

Mar 9, 2021 · 4 shares · 11,934 followers View post →
Drug&AlcoholReview
@APSAD_DAR · X

Refers to 'Could a drug‐checking service increase intention to use ecstasy at a festival?' https://t.co/juzZHb9pLX @stephenjbright

Mar 8, 2021 · 1 like · 2,631 followers View post →
Dr Dilara Bahceci
@DilaraB_PhD · X

#PillTesting services at festivals are not likely to result in #ecstasy use by people who have never used ecstasy or lead to increased use among people who use ecstasy, reports a study using Theory of Planned Behaviour. #HarmReduction #MDMA @stephenjbright https://t.co/JEqMuMs3nd

Mar 8, 2021 · 6 likes · 1,593 followers View post →
Dr Stephen Bright
@stephenjbright · X

RT @APSAD_DAR: Could a drug‐checking service increase intention to use ecstasy at a festival? https://t.co/juzZHb9pLX

Mar 8, 2021 · 4 shares · 3,840 followers View post →
Australian Alcohol and other Drugs Council
@TheAADC · X

RT @APSAD_DAR: Could a drug‐checking service increase intention to use ecstasy at a festival? https://t.co/juzZHb9pLX https://t.co/qc52OCmQ…

Mar 8, 2021 · 4 shares · 488 followers View post →
Drug&AlcoholReview
@APSAD_DAR · X

Could a drug‐checking service increase intention to use ecstasy at a festival? https://t.co/juzZHb9pLX https://t.co/qc52OCmQ7F

Mar 8, 2021 · 3 likes · 4 shares · 2,631 followers View post →
AMC Signpost
@AMC_Signpost · X

RT @stephenjbright: Channel 10 News covered our recent publication on #pilltesting. If anybody knows how I can reach out to the Thoms' fami…

Mar 8, 2021 · 1 share · 1,398 followers View post →
Dr Stephen Bright
@stephenjbright · X

Channel 10 News covered our recent publication on #pilltesting. If anybody knows how I can reach out to the Thoms' family, please DM me. My heart goes out to the parents of young people who die to soon @JRK68993240 @moonlightami https://t.co/Q6twHQ2kRX

Mar 8, 2021 · 12 likes · 1 share · 3,840 followers View post →
Dr Stephen Bright
@stephenjbright · X

@GelderNadine @DrugPolicyAu @westaustralian @joshua_zimm @EdithCowanUni @APSAD_DAR @DanceWize FREE for the next 4 days and then will be paywalled. https://t.co/6GI3HW26DT

Mar 8, 2021 · 4 likes · 3,840 followers View post →
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