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What is it?
Club drugs are substances such as Ecstasy,
Rohypnol, GHB, Ketamine,
Ice,
and LSD has gained popularity with young people in recent
years.
Typically, nightclubs, bars, parties, and
raves attract teenagers, college students, and young
adults who may risk their health in the interest of
a good time. Raves are a form of dance and recreation
that is held in a secret location with fast-paced high-volume
music, a variety of high-tech entertainment, and often,
the use of drugs.
These club drugs are attractive to youth
for their cheap, intoxicating highs, which they mistakenly
believe are safe. Unfortunately, most youngsters do
not realize the dangers of using club drugs. Once more,
combinations of any of these drugs with alcohol can
lead to unexpected adverse reactions and death.
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How are people usually introduced to Club Drugs?
Many young people are introduced to club drugs on
the nightclub or rave scene by their peers. People often try drugs
like Ecstasy, Ice, Rohypnol, GHB, Ketamine, and LSD because their
friends are using them, and they think that drugs are safe to use. |
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Are adolescents and young adults at risk?
One major concern about these club drugs is their
widespread use among high school youths, college students, and young
adults who frequent nightclubs and all-night rave parties. Attract
by the availability and intoxicating effects of these drugs, many
youths are unaware of the dangers. Rohypnol and GHB, in particular,
can cause blackouts and amnesia, which place individuals under the
influence at risk of sexual assault or other criminal acts. In addition,
when young people start using drugs regularly, they often lose interest
in schoolwork, which affects academic success as well. Chronic drug
use can place students and young adults at risk of dropping out
of school or college, loss of employment, and possible encounters
with law enforcement. |
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Know the signs
Effects of stimulant club drugs, such as Ecstasy
and Ice:
Increased heart rate, convulsions, extreme rise in body temperature,
uncontrollable movements, insomnia, impaired speech, dehydration,
high blood pressure, grinding teeth.
Effects of sedative/hallucinogenic club drugs such
as GHB, Ketamine,
LSD, and Rohypnol:
Slow breathing, decreased heart rate (except LSD), respiratory problems,
intoxication, drowsiness, confusion, tremors, and nausea.
Effects common to all club drugs can include anxiety,
panic, depression, euphoria, loss of memory, hallucinations, and
psychotic behavior. |
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