Encounters with police drug detection dogs at music festivals amongst people who regularly use ecstasy and/or other illicit stimulants in Australia

Gibbs, Daisy; Peacock, Amy; Hughes, Caitlin; Grigg, Jodie; Chandrasena, U.A.; Sutherland, Rachel

doi:10.1111/dar.13601

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“…Table 3 presents the geography, methodology, and synthesis of the themes identified across the sample. Not all national studies collected data in every Australian jurisdiction, however the majority ( n = 11) had done so (Black et al, 2008; Dietze et al, 2015; Dunn et al, 2006; Gibbs et al, 2023; Johnston et al, 2006; Peacock et al, 2019, 2021; Sindicich & Burns, 2011, 2015; Sindicich et al, 2016; Uporova et al, 2018). Of the 15 national studies, 11 reported on data from the EDRS.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Just over half of the studies ( n = 13) solely collected quantitative data through surveys (Allott & Redman, 2006; Barratt et al, 2018) and interviews, which was significantly influenced by the 11 EDRS outputs utilizing a structured interview methodology (Black et al, 2008; Dietze et al, 2015; Dunn et al, 2006; Gibbs et al, 2023; Johnston et al, 2006; Peacock et al, 2019, 2021; Sindicich & Burns, 2011, 2015; Sindicich et al, 2016; Uporova et al, 2018). Four studies collected both qualitative and quantitative data via surveys (Day et al, 2018; Southey et al, 2020) and interviews (Copeland et al, 2006; Gascoigne et al, 2004).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Seventeen studies (73.91%) found a range of drug consumption practices utilized to manage MDMA-related harms while maximizing “highs” (Allott & Redman, 2006; Barratt et al, 2018; Black et al, 2008; Copeland et al, 2006; Dietze et al, 2015; Dilkes-Frayne, 2014; Duff et al, 2007; Dunn et al, 2006; Gascoigne et al, 2004; Gibbs et al, 2023; Leslie et al, 2016; Panagopoulos & Ricciardelli, 2005; Peacock et al, 2019, 2021; Pennay & Moore, 2010; Sindicich & Burns, 2011, 2015; Sindicich et al, 2016).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Many of these practices were learned from friends and peers. Peers also shared strategies to avoid contact with law enforcement and detection by drug dogs, including concealing MDMA capsules before entering festivals ( n = 4, 17.39%) (Black et al, 2008; Dilkes-Frayne, 2014; Gibbs et al, 2023; Panagopoulos & Ricciardelli, 2005). Other harm reduction strategies were engaging in self-soothing and positive self-talk (Panagopoulos & Ricciardelli, 2005; Duff et al, 2007), managing body temperature and consuming water, and taking rest breaks from physical activity (Allott & Redman, 2006; Leslie et al, 2016; Panagopoulos & Ricciardelli, 2005).…”

Section: Drug Consumption Practicesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In the three states where local research was conducted (VIC, NSW, QLD), the studies were older, with all except one (Southey et al, 2020) conducted outside of the past 5 years (Copeland et al, 2006;Dikes-Frayne, 2014;Duff et al, 2007;Gascoigne et al, 2004;Leslie et al, 2016;Panagopoulos & Ricciardelli, 2005;Pennay & Moore, 2010). Just over half of the studies (n = 13) solely collected quantitative data through surveys (Allott & Redman, 2006;Barratt et al, 2018) and interviews, which was significantly influenced by the 11 EDRS outputs utilizing a structured interview methodology (Black et al, 2008;Dietze et al, 2015;Dunn et al, 2006;Gibbs et al, 2023;Johnston et al, 2006;Peacock et al, 2019Peacock et al, , 2021Sindicich & Burns, 2011Sindicich et al, 2016;Uporova et al, 2018). Four studies collected both qualitative and quantitative data via surveys (Day et al, 2018;Southey et al, 2020) and interviews (Copeland et al, 2006;Gascoigne et al, 2004).…”

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A Scoping Review of Australian Literature on People Who Use MDMA and Their Harm Reduction Practices

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Farah,

Ivetìc

et al. 2023

Contemporary Drug Problems

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Background: Discourses around MDMA are often predominantly concerned with identifying risk and characterizing harm. Reluctance from Australian governments to reform drug policy and implement harm reduction services has created a policy and service gap, and it is therefore pertinent to consider how people who use MDMA mediate potential harms, and how this knowledge can inform approaches to drug use and policy reform. This community-led scoping review aimed to identify Australian literature on the practices of harm reduction strategies by people who use MDMA. Methods: Seven topic-specific and multidisciplinary databases were searched in February 2023 in line with conventional scoping review methodology. Eligible articles were published from 2002 onwards, reported on the voices of people who use MDMA as primary evidence within the context of Australia, and included at least one strategy to reduce harm. Data were analyzed by drawing on conventional content analysis and thematic analysis frameworks. Results: Twenty-three peer-reviewed and gray literature sources were included. Five key themes were identified on how people mediate harms and enhance the pleasurable aspects of MDMA use: drug consumption practices, planning and preparation, testing drugs, accessing health services, and community care practices. Conclusion: The results suggest that people who use MDMA take care to identify and reduce unwanted harms. The way people who use MDMA make decisions around drugs is mediated by peer groups and online technologies, as well as broader social and cultural contexts of drug use and drug prohibition. More qualitative, participatory, and action research projects are recommended to accurately reflect the views and needs of people who use MDMA and meaningfully shape service reform.

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