Asking MORE People How Many Drugs Are You On & Why | Shambhala 2023 Music Festival Interviews

Festival attendees share raw, unfiltered insights about their substance use at the electronic music festival Shambhala. Many participants discuss the motivations behind their choices, contrasting the introspective nature of psilocybin or 2C-B with the socializing capacity of ketamine or the energetic rush of MDMA and LSD. The conversations highlight practical harm reduction strategies like dosing management, balancing social dynamics with internal states, and maintaining a personal space during intense psychedelic experiences. Participants also reflect on the festival environment itself as a unique container for substance exploration. By normalizing open discussion about dosage, frequency, and personal limits, these attendees provide a glimpse into the diverse ways individuals navigate the intersection of public energy and personal, often transformative, psychedelic journeys.