A lot of drugs can induce a bad trip, but the most common ones are acid and E. There are two types of bad trips: one concerning physical stuff (such as nausea, convulsions, etc.) and the other concerning psychological stuff (like paranoia and hallucinations). Tip to Remember: if you start feeling overwhelmed -- or if you/someone else is experiencing some severe physical or emotional reactions, DO NOT HESITATE to ask for help. A lot of times there are paramedics at raves....that's exactly what they're there for.

Generally speaking, it's a bad idea to try and trip when you're depressed, sad, or stressed out....the drug will intensify these feelings and make the likelihood of a bad trip that much higher. Here are some guidelines for helping someone who's having a bad trip. A lot of times they feel confused and overwhelmed by crowds and attention. Some may be afraid they're losing their minds. Caution: they can also get dangerously violent. Star calm, since anxiety, fear and stress just makes the situation worse.

These are the A R R R T guidelines:

Acceptance: Try to gain the person's trust and confidence by keeping calm. Don't try to make them do something they don't want to do. Reduce stimuli. It's best if you can get the person to a chill-out room or other quiet place away from the crowd where they feel safe and comfortable. Sunglasses might help. Keep your movements slow and smooth, and don't crowd the person -- let them move freely. Keep in mind that if you upset him/her, he/she can get violent.

Reduce stimuli. It's best if you can get the person to a chill-out room or other quiet place away from the crowd where they feel safe and comfortable. Sunglasses might help. Keep your movements slow and smooth, and don't crowd the person--let the move freely. Keep in mind that if you upset him/her, he/she can get violent.

Reassure the person that the drug is causing the bad trip and that it will go away with time. Try to convince them to accept the feelings rather than fight them. A positive attitude can often turn a trip around.

Rest! Make sure they are comfortable and use simple relaxation techniques (this is why many ravers carry a massager with them). Even holding hands can help. However, if the person becomes violent or aggressive, call for help.

Talkdown. Keep talking to them in a soothing tone. It may help to remind them who they are, and try discussing peaceful and pleasant topics (flowers, beaches, etc.). If they are having difficulty grounding themselves, get them to focus on your face. By getting them to think simple and happy thoughts, the trip may turn around.

NOTE: If the user is experiencing severe medical, physical or even emotional reactions and not responding to the talkdown technique, medical intervention is needed!

Thanks a million to the folx at RaveSafe for this info!