Preparations for rave music parties and consequences for attendees who consume psychedelic drugs

In light of liminality and rite of passage theories, the study highlights the importance of the pre-liminal rites of separation, including physical preparations, anticipation and body sensations, and cognitive, social and logistic preparations. The consequences after the party correspond to the post-liminal stage where the participants return to their normal life, yet with changes in physical, emotional, cognitive, and social aspects. Israeli policymakers should consider adopting European drug-checking policy as a harm reduction measure to minimize negative consequences of drug use in the pre-liminal and post-liminal stages of RMP.