It’s normal to want to go out and have fun. A night out with the intention of 'partying' could mean getting together with friends, to ‘hang out’, go to a pub or club, go to a private party at someone’s house, or go to a music event or festival.
The only safe level of drug use is none at all, as there are always risks involved. But if you or your friends do choose to use, make sure you are prepared. Thinking about how you will respond if you or your friends run into trouble will help you to reduce the risk of anyone coming to harm if things don’t go as planned. This section gives you some tips on how to make sure your day or night is a memorable one, and not for the wrong reasons.
So what things do you need to think about?
If you are planning to go out, here are some things to consider.
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How to be prepared if things go wrong.