Proud to announce that @theloopuk.bsky.social has started 2 regular drug checking services in London, with a 3rd opening soon!
Free, non judgmental #harmreduction advice from dedicated professionals.
Read @whatareyou0n.bsky.social’s article here:-
whatareyouon.substack.com/p/inside-the...
Tomorrow we are drug checking in #Hackney
How does it work?
1. Surrender a substance
2. Tell us what you think it is & about your drug use
3. We do lab tests inc. a test for synthetic opioids
4. After ~1 hour, we have results & can give honest advice
wearetheloop.org/drug-checking
Drug checking in Camden. 12pm - 7pm, Saturday 4th April at CGL King's Studio, 43-45 King's Terrace, Camden, London. Drug Checking, Harm Reduction, Accurate Information.
Tomorrow we are drug checking in #Camden
How does it work?
1. Surrender a substance
2. Tell us what you think it is & about your drug use
3. We do lab tests inc. a test for synthetic opioids
4. After ~1 hour, we have results & can give honest advice
wearetheloop.org/drug-checking
You can now get your drugs checked in LDN. We took a proper look at @theloopuk.bsky.social new services, with CEO Katy Porter. If you’re thinking of heading down (or curious how they made it happen) have a read.
Next service is this Saturday in Camden.
whatareyouon.substack.com/p/inside-the...
Our next drug checking dates are: - 4th April in Camden - 18th April in Hackney - 25th April in Bristol
Today is #InternationalDrugCheckingDay
Our free & confidential service is for all.
Our next drug checking dates are:
- 4th April in Camden
- 18th April in Hackney
- 25th April in Bristol
Find out more, including where to go on our website:
wearetheloop.org/drug-checking
On Saturday we are drug checking in Bristol.
How does it work?
1. Surrender a substance
2. Tell us what you think it is & about your drug use
3. We do lab tests inc. a test for synthetic opioids
4. After ~1 hour, we have results & can give honest advice
wearetheloop.org/drug-checking
This weekend (21st March) we're in #Hackney with our new London-based drug checking service.
Find out more: wearetheloop.org/drug-checking #DrugChecking #DrugTesting #HarmReduction
Our new benzos infographic is here! Download the full version from our website:
wearetheloop.org/posters-info... #HarmReduction
On Saturday our drug checking service is taking place in Hackney.
Drug checking can help people understand risks and make more informed decisions.
No drug use is risk free, but accurate information can reduce harm.
Find out more: wearetheloop.org/drug-checking
Congratulations to @theloopuk.bsky.social on the launch of London's first drug checking service. It took them 14 years to get permission. I wish govt would put harm reduction measures that save lives above the posturing that we can arrest our way out of the problem. wearetheloop.org/media-centre...
⚠️ We have launched 2 new drug checking services in London - in @hackneycouncil.bsky.social & @camdencouncil.bsky.social. Read our statement below & check out our website for more info:
wearetheloop.org/media-centre...
This Saturday we are back in Bristol City Centre with our FREE drug checking service
📅 Saturday, 28th February
🕗12-7pm
📍Bristol Drugs Project, 11 Brunswick Square, BS2 8PE
Visit our website for more information: wearetheloop.org/drug-checking
Two years of Home Office licensed city centre drug checking.
Two years of honest conversations, evidence-led harm reduction, and meeting people where they are.
This video was made for our launch. In 2026, drug checking is growing into more city centres.
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On Saturday we are in Bristol City Centre, with our drug checking service - the first one of 2026.
📅 Saturday, 31st January - 12-7pm
📍 Bristol Drugs Project, 11 Brunswick Square, BS2 8PE
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👩🏫New training: UK drug market recap of 2025
🕕 18:00 - 21:30 GMT
📅 14 Jan '26
📍 Online
🎟️ www.eventbrite.com/e/uk-drug-ma...
Our cocaine harm reduction snake has been updated for 2026.
Clear guidance on dosing, mixing risks, nasal health and when to seek help, all in one clear visual.
Download it free from our website and share it widely.
wearetheloop.org/resources #GoSlowStayLow
Stay safe this Christmas. Visit our last drug checking service of 2025 today in Bristol.
🗓️ 20th December
🕛 12pm - 7pm
📍Bristol Drugs Project, 11 Brunswick Square, Bristol, BS2 8PE
2025 in numbers: 1254 samples tested this summer across 27 days. MDMA pills averaged 193mg - 97% over 100mg. Ketamine most common powder. No nitazenes detected. Our advice stays the same: #GoSlowStayLow & #CrushDabWait 👟👇🕑
40% of MDMA users in this year’s #EnglishFestivalSurvey said they put it in a drink. If you do this, dose size can be hard to judge & last sips may be stronger. Crush finely, mix well, label your bottle, stay hydrated, avoid mixing, & wait 90 mins before redosing. #GoSlowStayLow
💊 The average MDMA pill we tested this year contained 192mg - nearly double a common dose.
97% had over 100mg. 42% over 200mg.
Too much MDMA alone can cause serious harm.
#GoSlowStayLow & wait 90+ mins before considering redosing.
On Saturday we are in Bristol providing a free drug checking service 🔬💊
📅25th October
🕖12-7pm
📍Bristol Drugs Project, 11 Brunswick Square, BS2 8PE
Surrender a substance of concern for testing & have an open, honest, anonymous chat with us about drugs.
A statement from The Loop on the recently announced drug checking service in Scotland.
Find out more about The Loop's research and evidence base: wearetheloop.org/publications
💡 Training for nightlife professionals: learn how to recognise, prevent & respond to drink spiking incidents. Understand key substances (GHB, ketamine, Rohypnol), what the evidence says, and how to build safer venues.
🎟️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/drink-spik... #NTIA #Nightlife #Training
Hi yes we do back-of-house testing at events across the UK, and we also do drug checking where people can surrender a substance of concern for testing. We are linked with The Loop in Australia who provide a similar service. If you'd like to find out more, please visit our website: wearetheloop.org
Tonight we’re going back to where it all began - at The Warehouse Project in #Manchester.
We’ll be testing substances that have been confiscated, surrendered or found & if we find anything concerning or unusual, we’ll share alerts on socials.
#HarmReduction #ActionBeforeOverdose #GoSlowStayLow
Blurred white textured background with The Loop Training logo in the bottom right corner, and Training in the top left. Text reads: Work in Nightlife? Learn how to spot risks and reduce drug harm.
text on white background reading: RESPONDING TO DRUG USE IN THE NIGHTTIME ECONOMY This is a one-day training delivered online by The Loop. Learn: why people take drugs, drug policy and legislation, the latest UK drug trends, how to spot risks and reduce harm, practical ways to respond to incidents, from spiking to overdoses.
Text reading: When? Thursday 25th September 2025, 09:30-16:30 BST Where? Online How much? £59 Who is this for? Anyone working in the nighttime sector i.e. event management, medical staff, security, promoters, dj's and musicians - and anyone else who wants to learn!
📅 One-day interactive training
👥 For anyone working in the nighttime economy
🔗 Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/responding...
Come along to learn more about drug risks and how to reduce drug harm.
New research estimates opioid deaths are 50% higher than thought.
Official statistics underestimate DRDs due to limited toxicology on polydrug use.
Universal #drugchecking is needed now more than ever to monitor markets & identify high risk substances.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
♾Join us online for "Ketamine: A Deep Dive"
📅Tue 16 Sept | 18:00–21:30 BST
Explore medical uses, cultural context, UK data & harm reduction approaches. For professionals in health, education, services & more.
🎟️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ketamine-a...
#DrugChecking #HarmReduction #TheLoop
Have you seen a drug alert online?
Take part in a @livuninews.bsky.social study (in collaboration with us) to learn how people use them & how they could be improved.
💻 Join a 90-min online focus group
📅 Mon 15 Sept
🔗 Register: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/liverpool/...
Today is #IOAD2025 👇
♾ Almost 5.5k drug deaths in 2023 (record high)
♾ 46% involved opiates
♾ MDMA deaths up 55% from last year
Drug checking helps by identifying substances of concern before consumption.
#ActionBeforeOverdose
Please donate to: wearetheloop.org/test-and-know
