The Bunk Police Blog

How to Test a DMT Cart

In our last deep dive on DMT cart testing, we delved into the differences in testing DMT vape carts, versus testing DMT powder. We determined that DMT vape carts can—and should—be tested with reagents, in order to confirm the substance present in your vape cart. However, the color change reactions with DMT vape liquid will...

Germany’s Psilocybin Compassionate‑Use Program: Europe’s First for Treatment‑Resistant Depression

Germany has taken a historic step by permitting psychiatrists to prescribe psilocybin for treatment‑resistant depression under a compassionate‑use framework. This marks the first time a European Union country has given doctors authority to administer the psychedelic compound outside of clinical trials. The Central Institute of Mental Health (CIMH) in Mannheim and Berlin’s OVID Clinic, both...

National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day 2025: What You Need to Know & How to Get Involved

Fentanyl has become a leading driver of the overdose crisis in the United States, contributing to tens of thousands of deaths every year. Awareness and prevention have never been more urgent, which is why National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day exists—to educate the public, promote harm reduction, and save lives.In preparation for this National Fentanyl...

Harm Reduction at Secret Dreams: Bunk Police 2025 Recap

Bringing Harm Reduction to Secret Dreams Music Festival This past July, our team traveled to the rolling hills of Legend Valley, Ohio, for Secret Dreams Festival 2025 to help bring harm reduction tools and education directly to the community. Secret Dreams Music & Arts Festival is an immersive, multi‑genre weekend event. Founded in 2022, it blends electronic,...

Testing for Ketamine? Avoid These Common Mistakes

Ketamine, the dissociative anesthetic used in medical, therapeutic, and recreational spaces, is only growing in popularity. With the rising prevalence of its use, and the frequency of its presence, the importance of accurately testing ketamine and flagging potential adulterants is greater than ever. Ketamine Drug Test When testing for ketamine, we recommend a package of multiple reagents,...

Reflecting on PS2025: MAPS Psychedelic Science Conference

As we reflect on our incredible weekend in Denver, we feel uplifted, inspired, and energized for the future. Exhibiting with both of our organizations—our research and manufacturing hub, The Bunk Police, and our nonprofit organization, Transparency—felt like a rewarding, comprehensive showcase of everything we’ve achieved to get to this moment. This mission is often...

Electric Forest 2025: Bunk Police Recap

The Bunk Police has had a long, and at times rocky, history with Electric Forest. In many ways, we consider it the birthplace of The Bunk Police. Our founder, Adam, first attended in 2011, carrying a single backpack of test kits, and the intention to test as many substances as possible for anyone who might...

What Happened at EDC Las Vegas 2025?

We kicked off the 2025 festival season a little differently this year. Time zones away from our home bases—our team traveled to EDC Las Vegas 2025, the largest electronic dance music festival in North America—to bring drug testing kits to one of the events that needs them most. The EDC Las Vegas Experience   EDC Las Vegas...

How to Read a Cannabis Certificate of Analysis (COA)

A Cannabis Certificate of Analysis (COA) is a document provided by an accredited laboratory that details the testing results of a cannabis product. Understanding how to read a COA is crucial for consumers who want to ensure the safety and potency of their purchase. Here’s a guide to the key components typically found on a...