Drug-taking at dance events is "off-putting" for around 40% of attendees, according to a Ticketmaster report.
Just over a third of revellers take drugs at dance events that include festivals, clubs, warehouses and beach clubbing destinations such as Ibiza or Ayia Napa, the research found.
However, only 5% view drug use as an integral part of the experience and although attendees are generally aware of drugs, many find the habit "off-putting".
The study of dance music culture in the UK surveyed 4,934 people, and combined findings with ticket sales data to produce a wide-ranging set of insights.
In the UK, Calvin Harris is the leading name among party-goers, with 11% preferring to attend events where he is playing.
The Scot, who is dating Taylor Swift, was named by Forbes as the richest DJ in the world earlier this year.
After Harris, UK revellers seek out French DJ David Guetta (8%), Swede Avicii (5%), Dutch DJ Tiesto (4%) and Britain's Fatboy Slim (2%).
As for favourite venues, it's mostly the big club names in London, with Fabric, Ministry of Sound and Warehouse Project coming out on top. However, clubs and parties in Ibiza are also frequently mentioned, particularly Pacha and Cream.
In terms of gender, dance events as a whole are generally more frequented by females, with the figure standing at 56%.
UK party-goers in the 30-35 age range feel that alcohol brands are the most suitable to sponsor dance events. Men, however, are more likely to favour the automotive industry.
Source: Irish Independent, 15/10/15
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