Berne Contact starts drug testing on the Schützenmatte in Bern

From Friday, night owls can have psychoactive substances tested every 14 days on the Schützenmatte in Bern. The harm reduction pilot project is being carried out by the Contact Foundation on behalf of the City of Bern.

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13.08.2024, 15:47

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The drug checking station is located at the entrance to Schützenmatte, as Contact announced on Tuesday. The test results should be available the same evening. The check is combined with a short consultation.

Contact's aim with this service is to reduce the risk of drug use and improve consumer competence. The service is free and anonymous. The city has approved a loan of CHF 100,000 for the pilot project, which is scheduled to run until the end of the year.