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An evaluation of a psychoeducational harm-reduction focused intervention targeting music festival attendees/at risk of negative outcomes surrounding recreational substance use

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Drug Science, Policy and Law, Volume: 11

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This pilot study assessed a video-based psychoeducational intervention designed to reduce substance-related harm among music festival attendees. Participants (N = 273) completed pre-intervention surveys, with 144 engaging in the intervention. Post-intervention, 80% of participants correctly recalled...

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title_short An evaluation of a psychoeducational harm-reduction focused intervention targeting music festival attendees/at risk of negative outcomes surrounding recreational substance use
title_full An evaluation of a psychoeducational harm-reduction focused intervention targeting music festival attendees/at risk of negative outcomes surrounding recreational substance use
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description This pilot study assessed a video-based psychoeducational intervention designed to reduce substance-related harm among music festival attendees. Participants (N = 273) completed pre-intervention surveys, with 144 engaging in the intervention. Post-intervention, 80% of participants correctly recalled key information from the video. Analysis showed a significant reduction in self-reported substance-related harm post-intervention, suggesting potential efficacy in reducing harm. One-third of participants anticipated positive changes in behavior, and half reported a direct impact on their substance use practices. Additionally, many expressed improved perceptions of onsite services and an increased intention to adopt harm reduction strategies post-intervention. Evaluative participant feedback emphasized the need for modifications to improve engagement, such as incorporating real actors, shortening the video, and distribution methods like email and large screens at festival entrances. These suggestions highlight areas for refinement to enhance the intervention's reach and impact. The findings demonstrate the potential of online psychoeducational interventions as cost-effective tools for harm reduction in festival settings. However, large-scale trials are necessary to validate these results and address challenges related to participant retention and data reliability. Future research should focus on improving the intervention's design to strengthen its efficacy and sustainability in real-world settings.
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