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Virtual raves and happy hours during COVID-19: New drug use contexts for electronic dance music partygoers.
Palamar, Joseph J; Acosta, Patricia.
  • Palamar JJ; New York University Grossman School of Medicine, Department of Population Health, 180 Madison Avenue, Room 1752, New York 10016, NY, USA. Electronic address: joseph.palamar@nyulangone.org.
  • Acosta P; New York University Grossman School of Medicine, Department of Population Health, 180 Madison Avenue, Room 1752, New York 10016, NY, USA.
Int J Drug Policy ; 93: 102904, 2021 07.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1343192
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

The popularity of virtual raves and happy hours has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. While nightlife settings are often associated with drug use, it is unknown whether virtual events are associated with use.

METHODS:

Electronic dance music (EDM) partygoers who live in New York and reported recent drug use were recruited online and screened for eligibility throughout April and May 2020. Eligible adults (n = 128) were asked about virtual rave and happy hour attendance during the COVID-19 crisis. We examined prevalence and correlates of drug use during such events.

RESULTS:

55.5% of participants attended virtual raves and 69.5% attended virtual happy hours. 40.9% used illegal drugs during virtual raves and the most frequently used drugs were cannabis (29.6%), ecstasy/MDMA/Molly (8.5%), LSD (7.0%), and cocaine (4.2%). 33.7% used illegal drugs during virtual happy hours and the most frequently used drugs were cannabis (29.2%), cocaine (3.4%), and ketamine (3.4%). Older participants were more likely to use illegal drugs during virtual raves, and those reporting past-year use of more drugs were more likely to use drugs during virtual raves and/or happy hours (ps<0.05).

CONCLUSIONS:

EDM partygoers are at risk for using drugs during virtual events. Results can inform prevention and harm reduction efforts.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Illicit Drugs / N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine / Substance-Related Disorders / Dancing / COVID-19 / Music Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Adult / Humans Country/Region as subject: North America Language: English Journal: Int J Drug Policy Journal subject: Public Health / Substance-Related Disorders Year: 2021 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Illicit Drugs / N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine / Substance-Related Disorders / Dancing / COVID-19 / Music Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Adult / Humans Country/Region as subject: North America Language: English Journal: Int J Drug Policy Journal subject: Public Health / Substance-Related Disorders Year: 2021 Document Type: Article