According to Consequence, a study has revealed an increase toward planned drug usage at music festivals. According to the results of this year’s Drug Safety at Music Festival Study, conducted by research firm Innerbody, 84 percent of 2024 festival attendees are reportedly planning on using drugs on festival grounds, which is a 10 percent  increase from last year’s survey.

According to the data, 65 percent of festival goers plan to enjoy their time with some form of marijuana, which is followed by cocaine, psychedelics, MDMA and ketamine.

The poll also took specific festivals and gatherings into consideration including Wisconsin’s Rock Fest which ranks as the top festival for drug use. While not a music festival, desert gathering Burning Man landed on the second slot, with Coachella, Rolling Loud, Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza all proving popular destinations for drug usage. The survey was conducted based on a sample of 900 respondents.

Ultimately, the report notes, alcohol is always the most consumed substance at festivals and heat stroke is the leading cause of health crises across drug users and non users at festivals. It is strongly advised that for anyone who does plan to partake, they stay hydrated, remain close to friends and familiarize themselves with the location of medical tents.

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