#TestIt Alert: Capsule of green-brown powder sold in Troy, MI as psilocybin but actually contains exclusively unidentified chemicals and linoleic acid

By: Rachel Clark, DanceSafe Contractor Two capsules of green-brown powder were sold in Troy, MI as psilocybin but actually contain four different unidentified chemicals in varying ratios, as well as linoleic acid. The sample was both sourced and sold in Troy, MI. The sample did not react with Marquis, Mecke, and Mandelin reagents. Unidentified chemicals ... Read more

Take the Coke Challenge – This simple taste test could Save Your Life

This Saturday, August 31st, is International Overdose Awareness Day. In the US and Canada approximately 80,000 people die of overdoses each year. This is double the rate from just ten years ago and the direct result of fentanyl contaminating the illicit drug supply, causing 40,000 deaths last year alone. Read more

DanceSafe Expands to Oklahoma

Our team of passionate harm reductionists is growing, and we couldn’t be more excited to announce the official launch of Oklahoma DanceSafe! After many hours of recruitment, training, and dedication, we have selected a stellar leadership team occupying the roles of President, Vice President, and Secretary. Oklahoma DanceSafe will provide services ... Read more

Former Deputy Director, Madalyn McElwain, is Now Chief Legal & Financial Officer

As part of our continuing efforts to strengthen our organizational structure and increase capacity, DanceSafe Board of Directors are excited to announce that DanceSafe’s former Deputy Director, Madalyn McElwain, is now its Chief Legal & Financial Officer! During this year’s strategy summit, the board reviewed staff roles, and determined that this new title ... Read more

First Five Redesigned Drug Info Cards Now Available!

We are proud to announce the release of five, newly redesigned drug information cards! Our MDMA, LSD, Mushrooms, Cannabis and Alcohol cards have been updated with more attractive artwork. The new cards are available right now, along with poster versions of all of them except the alcohol card. Read more

DanceSafe Welcomes Sara Gael of the Zendo Project to its Board of Directors

We are happy to announce the Board of Directors is growing! As you recall, we added board members Monique Chavez and Jessica Breemen earlier in the year, and now we are thrilled to announce the addition of Sara Gael, MA to our leadership team. These individuals not only bring a diverse skill set to the Board, but more importantly they bring a level of ... Read more

#TestIt Alert: Capsule of white powder sold as diclazepam in San Francisco, CA found to contain exclusively EMB-FUBINACA and AB-FUBINACA

A gel capsule of white powder was sold as diclazepam (a synthetic depressant in the benzodiazepine class) in San Francisco, CA, but tested as EMB-FUBINACA and AB-FUBINACA. The sample was both sourced and submitted from San Francisco, CA. The capsule was clear, with an overall weight of 349mg, and contained an off-white powder. According to EcstasyData.org, ... Read more

New DanceSafe supporter pin – Xochipilli by Blank Mind Designs

New from Blank Mind Designs, this INCREDIBLE Xochipilli pin will look incredible wherever you wear it, and show the world that you are a supporter of DanceSafe. 100% of the proceeds of this sale go to our life saving harm-reduction mission! Limit 2 per household please! This is a ‘blind bag’ pin, meaning the variant you end up with is ... Read more

#TestIt Alert: Light yellow tab with hot air balloon blotter art found to contain DOC in San Francisco, CA

An off-white/light yellow tab with a hot air balloon print on it was sold as something “similar to LSD” in San Francisco, CA, but tested as DOC. The sample was both sourced in and submitted from San Francisco, CA. Read more

#TestIt Alert: White pressed “bar” sold as Alprazolam (Xanax) in Atlanta, GA found to contain fentanyl or fentanyl analog

By: Rachel Clark, DanceSafe Intern A 3-scored white rectangular pill marked with the numbers “6242” was sold as Alprazolam (Xanax) in Atlanta, GA, but failed two separate fentanyl strip tests, indicating the presence of fentanyl or one of its analogs. This pill and accompanying test images were submitted by an individual local to Atlanta. It is unclear ... Read more