When asked, many adolescents comment on the great atmosphere. Everyone likes to feel special, to feel wanted, and raves are a where many turn to achieve this. At a party if someone isn't dressed like a raver, a lot of people feel they don't belong there. I used to look at someone's fat pants and automatically assume that I had something in common with them. It can almost be compared to being in a gang.
Substance abuse is another reason why raves are popular.
I don't go anymore. 8 out of 10 Jarvis students surveyed lately who went to raves admitted that they went under the influence of drugs. One reason for this is that drugs are more available at raves than at school or at work. I think people use e because it makes you feel good. People told me that e doesn't cause brain damages, that it's safe.