Beach Grind is a major music festival in Pärnu. There, security personnel, police, and Night Angels work. The Night Angels help people who have overindulged in narcotics or alcohol. Their goal is to make nightlife safer.
Marit Oja, the leader of the Night Angels, says they talk to people and share information. They want to know how people use narcotics. They also teach how to reduce risks. The Night Angels have good cooperation with organizers, doctors, and the police.
There are many people at Beach Grind, so there are also many in need of assistance. At other events, there are more people who have overindulged in narcotics. Marit Oja says it is more common at alternative music festivals.
The situation at festivals has improved over the years. There are fewer people in need of help than before. However, the use of alcohol and narcotics is still visible. But Marit Oja believes their work has helped improve the situation.
Festival organizer Kaarel Sein says there is no big problem with narcotics. Every year there are a few cases, but overall, the situation is good.