Rob Calder, Elle Wadsworth and Lindsey Hines
Rob Calder, Elle Wadsworth and Lindsey Hines
The Loop (with Henry Fisher)
The Loop (with Henry Fisher)
The Loop (with Henry Fisher)
Tuesday 28th August 2018
Elle Wadsworth interviews Henry Fisher about the Loop's festival drug testing services, legal challenges, and the future of harm reduction.
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Get the buttons here!Behind the Scenes of Festival Drug Testing with Henry Fisher
The Loop is an innovative harm reduction charity that provides drug testing services at festivals and events in the UK. By offering this service, they aim to reduce drug-related harm and provide users with vital information about the substances they are consuming.
Ever wondered how festival drug testing actually works? In this episode of 'What's the Crack', Elle Wadsworth sits down with Henry Fisher, a partner at Hanway Associates and senior chemist for the Loop. The Loop is a pioneering harm reduction charity that provides drug testing services at festivals and events across the UK. They aim to reduce drug-related harm by offering festival-goers crucial information about the substances they're taking.
Elle and Henry dive into the nitty-gritty details of how the Loop operates. They discuss everything from the legal hurdles they face to the public's reaction to their services. Ever heard of anti-malaria tablets being sold at festivals? Yep, that's covered too! Henry sheds light on why such bizarre incidents happen and how the Loop handles them. But it's not all technical talk.
The conversation also touches on the bigger picture of drug policy reform and the future of harm reduction services. Henry emphasizes the importance of providing users with accurate information to make safer choices. As he puts it, 'There is a big difference between taking drugs and taking drugs safely'. If you're curious about how harm reduction can make festivals safer, or if you're interested in drug policy, this episode is a must-listen.
Tune in to hear about the Loop's mission, their public reception, and their ongoing campaigns. It's an eye-opening discussion that goes beyond the headlines to reveal the complexities of drug testing at festivals.