MDMA overdose confirmed as cause of death for HARD Summer victim
The deaths of Tracy Nguyen and Katie Dix at HARD Summer 2015 catalyzed a major shift in perspective toward rave culture in the Los Angeles. Motivating County Supervisor Hilda Solis to propose a countywide rave ban, the teenagers' deaths led to the formation of a task force to set in place measures to facilitate the prevention of further fatalities.
Pasquale Rotella speaks out against LA’s pending rave ban
"If we’re trying to create a safe and secure environment for these passionate fans, sending them back into the unregulated underground isn’t a step in the right direction. We all need to do our part in creating a national dialogue that educates our youth and encourages them to be accountable for their choices—especially when it comes to drugs."