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UK calls for pill testing at festivals

More than half of UK festival goers are taking illegal drugs at the annual music events, accordin...

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11.27 17 Dec 2019


UK calls for pill testing at festivals


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11.27 17 Dec 2019


More than half of UK festival goers are taking illegal drugs at the annual music events, according to the first research of its kind.

The findings, which come amid fears that 2019 will prove a record year for drug-related deaths at such events, have triggered calls for festivals and nightclubs to provide more onsite testing as a matter of urgency.

Dr. Chris Luke joined Pat to discuss.

 

 


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