The UK-based drug testing and harm reduction charity, The Loop, has launched a new training course called “MDMA (Ecstasy) – A Deep Dive” aimed at better equipping potential participants with an understanding of the risks and harm reduction strategies associated with the use of the drug. The charity, which has previously tested festival drugs, aims to educate its trainees on a number of topics including the history of MDMA, the sub-cultures that promote its use, the effects and risks associated with its usage, as well as how to adopt various harm reduction approaches to the drug.
The training course is targeted at individuals working in drugs services, universities, health services, local authorities, third sector, public health, police forces, as well as the night-time economy, including event management, nightlife venues and organisations operating in leisure spaces. Training is underwritten by the health and safety guidance service, The Purple Guide with The Loop offering the course at a discounted rate for anyone working at music festivals or in the outdoor events industry.
The Loop recently resumed on-site testing after being granted the required licenses following a controversial decision by the government in 2023 to require drug-testing organisations to apply for such licensing to continue operating. The charity gained recognition for providing invaluable safety and harm reduction services in the UK and is hoping to continue providing drug-testing services and educating individuals to reduce the risk of drug misuse and the harm associated with them.
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