Alexandra Karden
Checkit! Suchthilfe Wien gGmbH [AT]
Alexandra Karden is currently in charge of research and development at Checkit!, a Viennese institution, which provides various support services for recreational drug users since 1997, including integrated drug checking (IDC). At checkit, Alexandra supports the development of services through her research work, which focuses on patterns of consumption, motives and trends as well as the exploration of specific drug trends in Austria.
In her role she can also be found occasionally at various music festivals and events where checkit provides information, advice and support to drug users and those considering using substances. Furthermore, she has been is a M.Sc. candidate in Psychology with a specialization in Brain and Mind at the University of Vienna.
More Infos: checkit! website