ACHTSAMY CELEBRATION

Planning is half the party

BEFORE THE PARTY

Your goal

⫸ Where am I going?
⫸ How do I get there - and back safely?

Tips:
If you consume, make sure you leave your car behind, or your bike if in doubt!
Always write down addresses (for the party & your accommodation/home) offline beforehand.

Your company

⫸ Who are you partying with and/or shooting with?
⫸ Which company is right for you?

Tip: Always tell a trusted person what you are doing. Then they can help in an emergency.

Your dress

In addition to your style, check your outfit:

⫸ Comfort and functionality: Dancing for long periods, sweating through, possibly staying somewhere else overnight, etc. may require special or extra clothing.
⫸ Weather suitability: You are ready for sun & rain, day & night, indoors & outdoors.
⫸ Stamina: How long could the party last, where do I go afterwards?
⫸ Condition of the (dance) floor: The more you dance, the more comfortable shoes you need!

Tip: Dress in several layers according to the onion principle. Take a change of briefs, socks and shirt with you.

Your fabric

⫸ Where do you get your drugs from? Do you trust the source?
⫸ What do you know about the substance (composition, concentration, purity)?
⫸ What do you know about the substance as a whole? (effects, side effects, safer use measures)

Tips:
Use drug checking whenever possible!
Get detailed information, e.g. at drugscouts.de or knowdrugs.app
Consume carefully and hygienically!

Your equipment

Pack your bag with...

⫸ your own consumption utensils (e.g. drawing tube, pad, dosing aid, etc.)
⫸ Snack (e.g. bar, nuts, apple)
⫸ Chewing gum, throat lozenges, dextrose
⫸ Condoms, lubricant
⫸ Medication that you take regularly
⫸ Plan for the way home (see above)
⫸ Change of briefs, toothbrush
⫸ Extras: tissues, mineral tablets, lip balm, hair tie (long hair), pocket ashtray

Tip:
Share with others - but never your consumer items!

Plan to come down

What goes up, must come down. If you know this in advance and plan for it, you can also enjoy it. Inspiration for an enjoyable finish:

⫸ Plan your way home - also in case your cell phone fails
⫸ Clean up your home before going out so that you feel comfortable when you get home
⫸ Do the shopping, cook your meals in advance
⫸ Make sure you keep your (Monday) appointments
⫸ Invite or uninvite visitors in good time

DURING THE PARTY

⫸ Take care of yourself, your friends and your party group. We are a community.
⫸ Take enough breaks regularly.
⫸ Drink small amounts of water regularly.
⫸ Do not leave your drink unattended.
⫸ Observe safer use and safer sex rules.
⫸ Treat yourself to snacks if the party goes on longer.
⫸ Make conscious decisions for yourself. Never make decisions for others.
⫸ Be open to changes of plan - sometimes the party is simply over sooner than expected. And sometimes it can go on longer.
⫸ Get help if necessary! Call in bystanders, club staff, emergency services.

AFTER THE PARTY

Dancing, tripping, partying is exhausting. Replenish your reserves. After some consumption experiences, a temporary "low" is unavoidable. If you accept this beforehand, you will suffer less afterwards:

⫸ Create a feel-good atmosphere
⫸ Sleep: Unburden your thoughts. Process what you have experienced. Rest.
⫸ Summing up: Preserve the good memories. Also take ambivalent or negative experiences seriously. Talk about them with friends. If necessary, seek professional support.
⫸ Food: Eat good food that provides valuable nutrients and is tasty.
⫸ Relaxation: Relax your body and soul. Snuggle up. Take a bath. Do light gymnastics.
⫸ Relax: Take a rest period to do only things that are good for you. E.g. watch series, be with friends, read.

Further information:
Click here for our general safer-use tips
Click here for hygiene rules when consuming.

There is no such thing as risk-free consumption.
SONAR stands for health promotion and risk reduction in consumption.