Asking Strangers What Their Most Terrifying Drug Experience Is | Adam Educates Festival Goes Safety

Festival attendees describe experiences involving overwhelming anxiety, disorientation, or difficult realizations while under the influence of various substances. Participants emphasize that these instances often serve as catalysts for personal growth or self-reflection once processed. Interviews highlight the importance of set and setting, testing substances for safety, and the role of social support in navigating challenging states. Some individuals discuss how unintended, higher-than-usual doses led to intense, frightening encounters that required physical or emotional assistance from peers to manage safely.