CLUB DRUGSAmanda Gibree

Common Club Drugs

• Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA)

• Gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB)

• Ketamine

• Rohypnol

• Methamphetamine

• A.K.A- Ecstasy, X, E, Adam, Molly, Hug Beans & Love Drug • Action- synthetic, psychoactive drug, acts as both a

stimulant and psychedelic• Description- Usually in tablet form and ingested orally,

they typically have logos so dealers can compete with one another

• Can have anabolic effects and is used by body-builders

POSITVE & NEGATIVE EFFECTS

POSITIVE

• Euphoria

• Increased sex drive

• Tranquility

NEGATIVE• Sweating• Loss of consciousness (reported

by 69%)• Nausea• Auditory and visual hallucinations• Headaches• Vomiting• Exhaustion• Sluggishness• Amnesia• Confusion• clumsiness

Withdrawals & Health Risks

WITHDRAWALS

• Insomnia

• Anxiety

• Tremors

• Sweating

• Can be severe and incapacitating

HEALTH RISKS

• Profound sedation

• Seizures

• Coma

• Severe respiratory depression

• death

• A.K.A- G, Liquid Ecstasy and Soap, “Date rape” drug• Action- central nervous depressant• Description- liquid or powder form taken orally, odorless,

colorless and may have a soapy or salty taste, • Result of sexual assaults when combined with alcohol• Can have anabolic effects and is used

by body-builders

POSITVE & NEGATIVE EFFECTS

POSITIVE

• Euphoria

• Increased sex drive

• Tranquility

NEGATIVE

• Become incapacitated

• Induces amnesia

• Sweating

• Loss of consciousness (reported by 69% of users)

• Nausea

• Hallucinations

• Coma

Withdrawals & Health Risks

WITHDRAWALS

• Fatigue

• Loss of appetite

• Depressed feelings

• Trouble concentrating

HEALTH RISKS

• Damages serotonin neurons

• Increased risk for circulatory or heart disease, increase heart rate and blood pressure

• Liver damage

• Dehydration

• Hyperthermia

• Heart or Kidney failure

• A.K.A- K, Special K, K2, Vitamin K, Super K, Super C, Lady K, Ket, Kit Kat, Ketaset, Ketaject, Jet, Super Acid, Green, Purple, mauve, Cat Tranquilizers

• Action- general anesthetic, used in b• Description- clear liquid or off-white powder, can be given IV,

IM, orally or added to marijuana and smoked

POSITVE & NEGATIVE EFFECTS

POSITIVE

• Powerful visual hallucinations

NEGATIVE

• Can produce “out-of-body” or “K-Hole” experiences that can be terrifying

• Can create detachment from one’s self and surroundings

• Alters perception of light and sound

Withdrawals & Health Risks

WITHDRAWALS

• Chills

• Sweats

• Excitation

• Hallucinations

• Teary eyes

• Drug cravings

HEALTH RISKS• Lethargy• Delirium• Sedation• Chest pain• Respiratory depression• Elevated heart rate• Loss of coordination• Muscle rigidity• Amnesia• Seizures• Coma

• A.K.A- forget-me-not, roches, roofies, ruffles, date rape drug, laa roche, R2, rib, roach, roofenol, rope, lunch money drug, Mexican Valium,

• Action- intermediate-acting benzodiazepine, similar to Valium• Description- in the past was a white tablet, but it is now a

light green caplet with a blue core• Result of sexual assaults when combined with alcohol

POSITVE & NEGATIVE EFFECTS

POSITIVE

• Sedation

• Muscle relaxation

• Reduction in anxiety

• Prevention of convulsions

NEGATIVE

• Partial amnesia

• Drowsiness

Withdrawals & Health Risks

WITHDRAWALS HEALTH RISKS

• Loss of motor control

• Lack of coordination

• Slurred speech

• Confusion

• Gastrointestinal disturbances

• Respiratory depression

• Typically called designer drugs because they are manmade and not derived from nature

• These new drugs are usually related to parental compounds of “traditional” drugs such as amphetamines and LSD

• These drugs tend to be abused at bars, nightclubs, concerts, and parties

• Typically abused by teens and young adults• For most of these drugs it can be difficult to determine source,

chemicals and possible contaminants

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