Patterns of ecstasy use amongst live music event attendees and their opinions on pill testing: a cross sectional study.

Background: Pill testing services could potentially be used to reduce drug-related harm. This study aims to identify patterns of ecstasy use among live music event attendees; explore the opinions and potential usage of illicit pill testing programs and examine factors associated with the likelihood of still taking a pill containing a potential harmful substance.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey was completed by 760 people attending a major Australian live music event in 2017.