So you think you're ready to do drugs, huh? Take this quiz to find out
Disclaimer:Drugs, whether we want them to be or not, are a part of every single culture and every single aspect of society. Bankers, lawyers, businessmen, teachers, doctors, college students, preps, skaters, preachers, writers, actors, models, and, yes, ravers, do them. However, it seems that people have gotten the idea that the rave scene is all about drugs, and while that is a constant thorn in our side, the bigger problem with this misinformation is what it does to new ravers, who get into the scene only for the drugs, without doing any research, and wind up getting hurt. Therefore, this section is not to advocate drugs use or to explain how to "score," but rather for these, the new ravers, to educate them, and hopefully keep them safe.


Question 1: Who are you?
Answer: If you answer this question with your name, a shrug, or a smart-ass comment, then you are not ready to do drugs. If, however, you can write an essay on who you are, or you can answer in such a way that it is obvious you thought about this first, go on to Question 2.


Question2: Where are you going?
Answer: If you answer, "To a rave!" then you are not ready to do drugs. If, however, you have a meaningful answer about where your life is going, go on to Question 3.


Question 3: Have you done your research?
Answer: If you answered no, then you are not ready to do drugs. If, however, you understand the dangers of drugs, know about the ways alcohol/noise/unfamiliar environments/cops interact with various drugs, and can rattle off the top of your head basic first aid and safety precautions involved with doing drugs, move on to Question 4.


Question 4: Do you have friends around you who you know very well and trust, and who also know how to take care of you if you get fucked up?
Answer: If you answered no, then you are not ready to do drugs. If, however, you do have close friends nearby who understand the dangers of doing drugs and ways to handle various situations that may arise, and are mature enough not to panic should you have a bad reaction, then more on to the final Question, Question 5.


Question 5: Do you know what you're getting, and/or have a testing kit ready?
Answer: If you answered no, then you are not ready to do drugs. If you answered yes, then congratulations - you are a mature, responsible, well-informed person. Does this mean you should do drugs? No! Drugs are illegal, and many drugs can have serious physical consequences on a person. The decision whether or not you are ready to take drugs should always be a personal one. The point of this quiz was to determine if you are ready and mature enough to make that decision for yourself. If you failed any question on this test, then don't rush things. Wait until you are ready.

If you do drugs when you do not yet know who you are, drugs will define you! Do not let yourself be controlled by a substance! Be responsible, and be safe!