How to Rave Safely

[@rachelb2717]

The medical tent at Electric Forest is awesome. I had burned myself pretty badly right before I went to the forest and I went in the med tent a few times through out the weekend to make sure that my arm was ok. They washed it for me and put new bandages on it. I kept it covered all weekend and had them help me clean it. They didn’t ask me questions about how sober I was. It didn’t matter because that was not why I was in there. All the people there were just volunteers who wanted to help. My burn was looking very good when I left. It didn’t get infected and healed very well. It was pretty big too. Moral of the story is don’t make pizza when you are way too drunk, or you will burn yourself the day before you leave for Electric Forest.

[@EmmaKapotes]

That's awesome! Not the burn, but the story :)

[@Gidgit]

I’ve been to almost 30 raves and never done drugs once. The way I see it, if people around me are doing drugs it has no effect on me whatsoever so why worry about it. However, there have been instances where people around me collapsed and I didn’t know what to do.

[@emontuori2]

I love raving sober or with minimal alcohol. I get so much serotonin from being at a festive I feel high

[@Estefania-92]

I spread the good vibe i always try to take care of strangers people that look lost or are having a bad trip. I love helping others and i feel like more people should spread the good vibes and take care of eachother!!!!

[@samanthal8206]

A mutual friend of mine was offered a cigarette by a random last year at EDC on night one. He completely blacked out and couldn't remember anything from the night. He ended up having to leave the festival super early which totally ruined night 1 of the festival for him and he's lucky nothing worse happened. I have no idea what was in that cigarette but moral of the story is don't take ANYTHING from someone you don't know! Great video Emma! 💕

[@Totchii90]

i'm from germany and went to a few festivals all over europe where they had tents where you could test your stuff which i think is so important. as you said it people are going to do whatever they want so the staff there should at least try and make it as safe as possible. i think that's such an important video and topic, so thank you for talking about it and also for being so open minded

[@briannacervasio4762]

Also be really aware if you are bringing anything in and you tend be generous. If anyone asks you for drugs outright do not give them anything. I was approached by an undercover cop at EDCLV’18 and if I wasn’t being vigilant my group could have been in huge trouble.

[@gabrielapalacios9641]

Brianna Noel Cervasio omg how did you know that cop was undercover?!

[@briannacervasio4762]

Gabriela Palacios it was really obvious, he was in khakis and a polo shirt with his hair gelled back and dad sandals, was in his mid 40s. If that didn’t give him away it was the fact that he looked at me pouted like a child and put his hands on his hips dramatically and said “I DONT HAVE ANY DRUGS” 😂😂

[@gabrielapalacios9641]

Brianna Noel Cervasio LMAO WOW! And what did you say?? Glad you didn’t get caught

[@briannacervasio4762]

Gabriela Palacios it took me a second to process what was happening and then I was like “hmm wow that’s unfortunate have a good night” and swiftly ran away

[@nosoulcole3909]

Brianna Noel Cervasio LMAOO they gotta be more slick with that if they wanna catch anyone

[@beckysworld3803]

Yea EDC TAKES CARE OF YOU 4 SURE .. THEY SHOULD TOTALLY HAVE TEST KITS AT EDC CUZ I ROLL BUT IM SAFE ABOUT IT

[@boba1mighty]

@2:30 - I took molly when i saw flume. didnt forget anything about it, and now his music has been burned into my skull. But like she says know your limit, and dont be dumb.

[@isabellsauceda2541]

i just stumbled across this channel maybe a few months ago and i’ve watched every single video! i just love your channel!! gets me so excited for my first EDCLV

[@EmmaKapotes]

isabell sauceda 😁😁

[@thomaslaven2912]

SAME

[@Syndrome121]

Great info vid. Emma. Its really important to know yourself and your limits. The older I get, the more I realize how easy it is to have fun at show sober. And by sober I mean moderately sober. I do tend to have a few drinks. And I dont recomend this if your not perscribed but I do use some of my adderall medication to stay up and at 'em during festivals. I used it to stay awake at EDC last year. I'll be one to admit ive done stuff for shows and festivals. But its very moderate, I dont do it every rave. Thats just not healthy. and when I do, I make sure to be absolutely prepared such as testing and getting the right dosage. But I go for the music indefinitely. Ive fallen in love with this music and its the only reason I go.

[@EmmaKapotes]

👏🏼👏🏼

[@alleycat420]

first festival i spent a lot of time at the med tent thanks to my friend working there and i also want to say i have full respect for medical personnel but in my day to day life i wont see a doctor unless its extremely necessary and i learned to LOVE the med tent, people were lovely and i was there lots so i saw some blood and such and the way they handled these people is just unlike anything i have infinite respect for those working in med tents at festivals they truly are incredible humans

[@phungvan84]

Thank you Emma! Watched your videos before I attended my first EDC 2018! So helpful!

[@ayjaybay93]

Great video! It’s really important info for people to know, even if one doesn’t use drugs they can pass along the advice to friends who do. Main points to emphasize/elaborate on for anyone scrolling thru the comments: Never take or buy anything from anyone (never know what they are giving you, and there may be a risk of them being an undercover). Never sell or give anything to anyone (a decent chance they’re an undercover, even if money is not changing hands, you could still be arrested). It’s always good for all rave/festival-goers to stay hydrated and pay attention to overheating, but it’s especially important to do so when using anything. Many medical emergencies (and deaths) are not related to the quality of the drugs, or overuse of any drug, but rather to dehydration or overheating while using drugs. Risk of these are increased with drug use alone, but put that together with being in a huge crowd of people and getting lost in music, it can be a recipe for disaster if you are unaware and unprepared for the risks. And of course take care of yourself and look out for fellow ravers 😄

[@kphoria1009]

your makeup looks amazing!

[@EmmaKapotes]

thank you!

[@taipa7411]

Watching from Hawaii. I joined the family (subscribed). Recently bought tickets to EDC Orlando. Can't wait!

[@migii820]

See you there! That’s quite the trip!

[@Elizabeth-fq2mh]

EDCLV2019!! ❤❤

[@xelaxo]

I love you hunni 😍💜💜💜 thanks for the informative video . good to know since I lowkey wanna experiment 😪

[@marissalanza4609]

EDC medical staff is amazing !

[@Kristian179]

here's a tip, don't take more than 1 whole pill regardless if you feel nothing or not.

[@48stilllifting35]

Thanks soooo much. I have been really watching ur vids cause u are great on this. This summer will be my first festival. Shredded, so can take care of myself. It still is first one and going alone to it.

[@claudialeigh7306]

so happy i found your channel!!

[@23turbodomega]

Good looking out!!

[@kevintillman8656]

"A lot of people that's might be getting started are usually 18 to 24" I'm 15😂

[@Zampj]

Kevin Tillman how u 15 u cant go anyware looill

[@kevintillman8656]

@@Zampj I know but I really want to lol

[@kellenpattni2686]

I've rolled a few times, and while it was fun as hell, I don't remember much from festivals I went to and it kinda sucks so thats why I dont do it anymore

[@felicewillilms4875]

Some information to consider. Test kits do not test purity. They test for presence of the target substance. The substance could be 90% the target substance and 10% Fentanyl. So unless they are lab tested (there are sites that do so for a small fee) there is not a guarantee with a test kit alone will determine content. So critically important obviously, but not a 100% guaranty of content. An example were the recent serious cases of cocaine use in Miami that also had Fentanyl. Unfortunately becoming more common. So testing for Fentanyl with test strips in addition to the traditional tests now important, if you are not going to have lab analyzed. As well hydration important, but there have been MDMA deaths from water intoxication. So you should keep track and hydrate appropriately. Thanks for the important information.

[@PTMxCh00bX]

Wish we had testing in the tents here..

[@l.e.6615]

Ground Control are actually paid staff and they do a mass hire once a year!

[@EmmaKapotes]

Thank you!

[@815-n8e]

I’m a teenage girl that wants to start going to concerts but I’m afraid of groping/sexual assault, should I be worried? Is it common at raves?

[@amandadebara8612]

Check out Bunk Police. They are great with prevention but also awareness. you can buy various test kits on their website.

[@andreamerrell4397]

Absolutely love this video!

[@jesuscastellom7432]

Love this Emma!

[@acminne]

Yes thank you!!! love this video

[@VictorrComm]

I’m gonna be going to my first rave. Escape Halloween 2019! Anyone else?

[@ariamartin2884]

Victor Milanez that was my first one! 2019 :)

[@isacsthetic97]

Keep up the great videos! 👍🏼

[@lalaland5510]

What do you mean by test your shit?, does that mean to test your drink in case someone added anything to it?, I will look up basically whatever online to be safe, thank you!

[@EmmaKapotes]

lala land they sell drug test kits where you can test any substances you own At home. The solution in the kit will turn a certain color depending on what’s in the pill/etc. That’ll tell you if there’s anything dangerous in it!

[@lalaland5510]

@@EmmaKapotes like always thank you.

[@gabrielapalacios9641]

I got sick on the 3rd day of Ultra Miami. My muscles were sore, my head hurt, & I had a sore throat. I cried cause I thought I was gonna miss the last day but my cousin gave me Tylenol. My question is: what do you recommend for muscle sore because I got traumatized lmaoo

[@Burneeey]

Gabriela Palacios be in shape

[@DanielleNevin]

luv you!!! if you were a part of my group you'd prob be dubbed as the festi mum. we love our festi mums lol

[@solanowalter92]

You seem like a cool bro(chick? Whichever you prefer to be called). I hope I run into you at EDC 2019. I’m going to be camping. If you see a kaleidoscope totem, that might be us.

[@bbyxadri]

This is so random, but can you make a healthy snack video? I'm a muncher/snacker more than a big meal eater and this new festival bod diet I started (keto) is killing me 😭 I always wanna snack but I'm tired of hard boiled eggs and turkey. I gotta get this body right for my first EDC!

[@EmmaKapotes]

Yes! I’m planning to do one

[@bbyxadri]

@@EmmaKapotes thanks honey bun! You're a life saver 😭 heres to a 2019 full of raving fit 🍾✨

[@Mocoso7]

Safeteeeeeee

[@jballa756]

I don’t want to 👍🏼 this video.... I want to ❤️ it lol

[@EthanY2Kk]

UwU