It’s safer not to take drugs. Festivals are an unfamiliar and crowded environment and you’re probably miles away from home You don’t know what’s in the drugs or how much, how they might affect you or how they will mix with anything else you’ve taken or drunk. There’s a lot of potential for a seriously bad time.
Can I go to a festival sober?
Even though drugs and alcohol are commonly used at festivals, you can still enjoy the festival while drinking less—or not at all. And most festivals these days explicitly offer nonalcoholic choices, as the sober-curious movement increases.
How can I enjoy festival without drugs?
Here are our best tips for enjoying music festivals clean and sober, and keep yourself safe and in good health.
- Choose great music.
- Bring backup.
- Ditch the haters.
- Make a Sobriety Plan.
- Stay local.
- Keep calm and dance on.
- Self-care is The Key to Staying Sober.
- Be prepared.
What happens if you get caught with drugs at Reading festival?
If you are found in possession of drugs you may be arrested and are liable to prosecution and/or may not be allowed to go into the festival. If you are found with drugs once on site, you may be ejected and/or arrested. If you are prosecuted for a drugs offence, you will get a criminal record.
Can you get strip searched at a festival UK?
Many festivals require you to give consent to being searched as a condition of entry. If you refuse to consent to a search they reserve the right to not let you into the festival. Security guards do not have the power to perform a strip search. Police officers are legally able to stop and search you.
Can you have fun while sober?
Showing up, getting to be present for every moment, and having fun are all realities of living without alcohol. There are no limitations to what you can do. Give yourself a chance to relish in all that life has to offer. Fun is easy to find, in so many ways, possibly even more so in sobriety.
Can you have fun clubbing sober?
Depending on the style of music, you will find some clubs with mostly sober people/people not getting too drunk or some clubs full of sloppy drunks and probably lamer music. People who go for the music don’t need alcohol to dull their senses and the experience is much more pleasurable around a more sober crowd.
How do you not get spiked at a festival?
How to avoid drink spiking
- Always buy your own drink and watch it being poured.
- Don’t accept drinks from strangers.
- Never leave your drink unattended while you dance or go to the toilet.
- Don’t drink or taste anyone else’s drink.
- Throw your drink away if you think it tastes strange or different.
How do you stay sober at a festival?
How to stay sober at a festival
- First things first: Give yourself time.
- Sober campsites are the place to be!
- Choose your festival squad carefully.
- Choose your festival niche.
- Ground yourself at a festival.
- Get prepared by chatting with your support group or therapist.
- Think about the pros of being in the sober club!
How can I avoid drugs at a party?
Safe partying tips
- Don’t let others top up your drinks, and go for low alcohol options wherever possible.
- To avoid drink spiking, buy your own drinks and watch the bartender make or open them.
- Never mix drugs with alcohol or other drugs.
- Don’t get into a car with a driver who has been drinking.
Do festivals check ID?
Registering For ID
Most festivals ask that you bring some form of ID with you.
Can a 16 year old camp at Reading festival?
We welcome all ages to the festival. However, there are entry restrictions for under 16s and we do advise not bringing young children. Anyone 15 and under must be accompanied by a ticket holder over 18 years old at all times. Children under 13 years are admitted free.
Can you bring Vapes into Reading festival?
At Reading and Leeds, festival-goers can bring cigarettes for personal use into both the campsite and arenas, while e-cigarettes are also allowed.
Can I refuse a strip search?
You may be asked to remove more clothing, but you can refuse. Removing more clothing would constitute a strip search, for which there are particular guidelines the police must follow. The searching officer can place their hands inside your pockets, and feel around the inside of collars, socks and shoes.
Can sniffer dogs smell Coke?
Most sniffer dogs can be trained to pick up the smell of marijuana, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, opiates, ecstasy and LSD.
Can dogs smell drugs inside you?
But I’m happy to help. Unfortunately, it won’t be easy. In fact, it might even be impossible. A dog’s sense of smell is believed to be 10,000 to 100,000 times better than that of a human, which means a well-trained detection dog will likely smell through your attempts at concealing drugs.
Do showers sober you?
Contrary to popular belief, caffeine, exercise, taking a shower or drinking water won’t help you sober up. There is no way of speeding up this process. TIME is the only solution!
What do sober people do at night?
Or, grab some friends and hit up a game room, arcade, laser tag, or bumper cars! If you’re looking for some seasonal sober activities, research haunted houses or spooky happenings in the area. For those looking for a breath of fresh air: Go for a late night hike or find a nearby rooftop to enjoy.
Is it worth being sober?
Is getting sober even worth it? Well, we are here to tell you that the benefits of sobriety far outweigh the downfalls. In fact, living a sober life is the best decision that you can ever make. Although the media may make getting drunk and using drugs seem appealing and fun, the effects of abusing substances are not.
What age did you stop clubbing?
Typically, clubbing loses its appeal in our early 30s; 31 is the age at which most give up, according to a 2017 survey. But for those who do keep dancing, it can be much more than just a night out.
Can I go on a night out without drinking?
A night out with friends doesn’t have to mean drinking into the small hours of the morning then suffering through the inevitable hangover the next day. It is possible to go out, enjoy an alcohol-free drink, have a dance, share a joke, go to bed at a reasonable hour and feel (reasonably) fresh and alive the next day.