Another overdose death at a music festival in NSW. Is it time to introduce pill testing?

Interested to hear what people think about pill testing at functions like music festivals. From what I've read from studies overseas, it seems to have a positive impact on people at functions and there are claims that it has reduced deaths and even led to an improvement in the quality of drugs on the market.

What do people think about it?

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srxwat4 · 70-79, M

How many people died at work?It doesn't matter,pill testing has been proven to work all around the world,even Oz.They won't change until it is one of their own children who dies.

Bushranger · 70-79, M

@srxwat4 Perhaps you are right, but i seriously hope not.

srxwat4 · 70-79, M

Why,didn't you try drugs growing up,telling some one to stop just doesn't work.

Bushranger · 70-79, M

@srxwat4 I never said that I didn't try drugs growing up. On the contrary. I'll admit that it was mostly pot and some speed, but I'd never try to prohibit drugs. That only leads to a strong and dangerous black market. Nancy Reagan's message of "Just say no!" hasn't worked at all.

Bushranger · 70-79, M

@srxwat4 Sorry, just re-read your post. Gotta agree with what you said. I missed the comma after What when I first read it.