Know Before You Go gives festivalgoers practical harm reduction guidance on substance checking, hydration, consent, overheating, and emergency response before events

Know Before You Go provides pre-event harm reduction guidance for people attending festivals, parties, and other nightlife settings where drug use may occur. The focus is practical risk reduction before and during an event, including planning with trusted friends, watching for signs of overheating or distress, staying hydrated without overdoing water intake, and seeking medical help early when something feels wrong. Substance checking, dose uncertainty, mixing risks, consent, and environmental factors such as heat, crowding, and exhaustion sit near the center of the guidance. Clear preparation steps help people think through transport, communication, safe return plans, and how to respond if a friend becomes unwell. The broader aim is to reduce preventable injuries and deaths by normalizing informed decision-making, peer care, and fast emergency action rather than stigma or secrecy.