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CLUB DRUGSFacts
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LSD Lysergic Acid Diethylamide
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Ketamine
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GHB Gamma-hydroxybutyrate
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Mushrooms
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Nitrous Oxide
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Ecstasy/MDMA Methylenedioxymethamphetamine
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The Effects of Club Drugs
- Effect the brain, body and impair judgement.
- Damage the neurons in the brain, impair the senses, memory, judgment and coordination.
- Each of these drugs effect the body differently, however some of the common effects include seizures, loss of motor control and blurred vision.
- Put one at risk for sexual assault. GHB and Ketamine are known ”date rape” drugs because they can make one lose consciousness and cause amnesia.
- Many club drugs are mixed with other drugs which can increase risks.
Types of Club Drugs
LSD also known as “A”, “Sugar Cubes”, or “ZEN”, is a liquid hallucinogen, usually placed on blotter paper or stored in small squirt bottles. It can be dropped on candy or directly onto the skin. It alters one’s mental state and distorts the senses. LSD can increase blood pressure, cause disorientation and psychosis. Long-term use can cause persistent psychosis along with flashbacks. (See report on “hallucinogens” on www.southwestprevention.com)
Ketamine also called “K” or “Special K” is a hallucinogen which causes a dreamlike state similar to PCP. It increases heart rate, impairs motor function and depresses breathing. It can cause amnesia, delirium and death. It is also used as a date rape drug.
GHB also referred to as “G” and “Grievous Bodily Harm” is a clear, odorless liquid or powder that is commonly referred to as the Date Rape Drug. GHB causes amnesia, nausea and drowsiness. It is very unpredictable and may cause seizures, pulmonary edema, coma and even death.
Mushrooms otherwise known as “Shrooms” or “Magic Mushrooms” contain psilocybin and are grown in the wild or can be produced synthetically. They can be eaten or smoked. Users are seeking hallucinogenic effects. Mushrooms can cause confusion, paranoia, nausea, impaired perception and seizures. (See report on “hallucinogens” on www.southwestprevention.com)
Nitrous Oxide or “Whippits” produce an intense, brief euphoric effect by preventing the oxygen flow to the brain. This results in disorientation and loss of motor control. NO2 is used in the medical profession as an anesthetic, however without proper administration by a physician; it can cause asphyxiation, permanent brain damage and even death.
Ecstasy or MDMA is also known on the street as “X”, “XTC”, “Adam”, and “Love Drug”. It is a stimulant and a hallucinogen. It heightens all areas of sensitivity, lowers inhibitions and creates a state of euphoria. It comes in capsule or pill form often in pastel colors, stamped with popular logos or brand names and marketed to look like candy. Ecstasy causes anxiety, paranoia, heat stroke, dehydration, hypertension and grinding of the teeth. Other effects can also include depression, seizures, heart and kidney failure. (See individual report on MDMA on www.southwestprevention.com)
Ketamine also called “K” or “Special K” is a hallucinogen which causes a dreamlike state similar to PCP. It increases heart rate, impairs motor function and depresses breathing. It can cause amnesia, delirium and death. It is also used as a date rape drug.
GHB also referred to as “G” and “Grievous Bodily Harm” is a clear, odorless liquid or powder that is commonly referred to as the Date Rape Drug. GHB causes amnesia, nausea and drowsiness. It is very unpredictable and may cause seizures, pulmonary edema, coma and even death.
Mushrooms otherwise known as “Shrooms” or “Magic Mushrooms” contain psilocybin and are grown in the wild or can be produced synthetically. They can be eaten or smoked. Users are seeking hallucinogenic effects. Mushrooms can cause confusion, paranoia, nausea, impaired perception and seizures. (See report on “hallucinogens” on www.southwestprevention.com)
Nitrous Oxide or “Whippits” produce an intense, brief euphoric effect by preventing the oxygen flow to the brain. This results in disorientation and loss of motor control. NO2 is used in the medical profession as an anesthetic, however without proper administration by a physician; it can cause asphyxiation, permanent brain damage and even death.
Ecstasy or MDMA is also known on the street as “X”, “XTC”, “Adam”, and “Love Drug”. It is a stimulant and a hallucinogen. It heightens all areas of sensitivity, lowers inhibitions and creates a state of euphoria. It comes in capsule or pill form often in pastel colors, stamped with popular logos or brand names and marketed to look like candy. Ecstasy causes anxiety, paranoia, heat stroke, dehydration, hypertension and grinding of the teeth. Other effects can also include depression, seizures, heart and kidney failure. (See individual report on MDMA on www.southwestprevention.com)
Warning Signs
- Changes in friends
- Changes in behavior
- Episodes of acute euphoria followed by severe bouts of depression
- Changes in sleep patterns
- Paraphernalia
- Symbols associated with culture
Social Identifiers Associated With the Rave Culture
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Candy necklaces & pacifiers
are used to relieve bruxism (teeth grinding). 
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The butterfly is a
reference to Ecstasy. 
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Kandi Kids wear outrageous, flamboyant, colorful clothing/Jewelry
Bright colored clothing, jewelry
and laser lights provide visual stimulation at Rave Parties. |
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