At Shambhala Music Festival, a Plan To Make Drugs Like Ketamine and MDMA Safer

Most raves turn a blind eye to drugs. At Shambhala, free testing offers peace of mind — but can’t eliminate risk altogether.

Police say dozens of drug-impaired drivers were removed from the roads during the recent Shambhala Music Festival in southeastern British Columbia, where an estimated 50,000 had people gathered for the four-day electronic music event.