Polysubstance use and associated effects at raves parties / Efectos asociados al policonsumo de drogas en fiestas rave

Abstract

Objetivos: El presente estudio tiene como objetivo describir los efectos positivos y negativos percibidos por asistentes a fiestas rave underground, y analizar las relaciones existentes entre las drogas consumidas y los efectos percibidos.
Método: estudio realizado entre 252 asistentes a 22 fiestas raves underground celebradas en Andalucí­a, entre los meses de mayo y octubre de 2008. Se han aplicado contrastes de proporciones y regresiones logí­sticas.
Resultados: Los resultados muestran que las drogas más consumidas por los asistentes fueron: alcohol (94.4%), cannabis (76.6%), speed (74.7%), éxtasis (64.1%), cocaí­na (28.2%), ketamina (23.8%) y LSD (22.9%).

Abstract

Objetives: The purpose of this study is to describe positive and negative effects perceived by underground rave attenders, and to analyze the relations between drugs consume and perceived risks.
Method: The research was developed with a sample of 252 assistant at 22 underground raves in Andalucí­a (Spain), from May to October 2008. It has been applied contrast proportions and logistic regressions analysis.
Results: Results show that the most consumed drugs were: alcohol (94.4%), cannabis (76.6%), speed (74.7%), ecstasy (64.1%), cocaine (28.2%), ketamine (23.8%) and LSD (22.9%). The most positive effects perceived were: euphoria, well-being, happiness (90.3%) and connection with music (75.4%). The most negative effects perceived were: tiredness (78.2%), jaw clenching (55.2%) and concentration decreased (54.4%). Ecstasy is the substance which more increases probability to perceive positive effects, while speed is the one that more increases probability to perceive negative effects.
Conclusions: Negative effects experimented for participants show the high risk for rave attendees´ health. These, together with positive effects, must be considered in order to design preventive and risk reduction strategies.