CLUB DRUGS

ECSTASYECSTASY

What is a rave?What is a rave?

The term “Rave" refers to a party, that usually The term “Rave" refers to a party, that usually lasts all night long, which is open to the lasts all night long, which is open to the general public.general public.

Loud, continuous "techno" music is played by Loud, continuous "techno" music is played by DJ’s,DJ’s,

No alcohol is present, but club drugs are No alcohol is present, but club drugs are available at every turn.available at every turn.

The Letter DrugsThe Letter Drugs

EXTC GHB

PCP LSD DXM

K

WHAT IS ECSTASY?WHAT IS ECSTASY?

Xtc (ecstasy), known by chemical name of Xtc (ecstasy), known by chemical name of MDMA or MDA, is manufactured in MDMA or MDA, is manufactured in underground clandestine labs.underground clandestine labs.

The drug combines the hallucinogenic The drug combines the hallucinogenic effects of LSD with the stimulant effects of effects of LSD with the stimulant effects of speed. speed.

Effects last approximately 3 to 6 Effects last approximately 3 to 6 hourshours

Street Names for EcstasyStreet Names for Ecstasy

XTCXTC EE XX AdamAdam EveEve

CandyCandy BeanBean RollRoll MM MolliesMollies

Effects of EcstasyEffects of Ecstasy Permanent chemicalPermanent chemical

changes in the brain changes in the brain Brain damage Brain damage Liver damage Liver damage Kidney failure Kidney failure Anxiety or panic attacks Anxiety or panic attacks Memory loss Memory loss Mood swings Mood swings Disturbed sleep patternsDisturbed sleep patterns Irritability Irritability Paranoia (delusions of Paranoia (delusions of

persecution) persecution)

Flashbacks Flashbacks Psychosis Psychosis Poor concentration Poor concentration Jaw clenching and teeth Jaw clenching and teeth

grinding (pacifiers and grinding (pacifiers and lollypops are commonly lollypops are commonly handed out at Raves to handed out at Raves to soften these symptoms) soften these symptoms)

Blurred vision Blurred vision Vomiting Vomiting Increased blood Increased blood

pressure and heart rate pressure and heart rate

While someone is on an E their pupils are dilated, While someone is on an E their pupils are dilated, their mouth and throat will feel dry, there is a rise in their mouth and throat will feel dry, there is a rise in heart rate and blood pressure, their jaw feels tense heart rate and blood pressure, their jaw feels tense (often people chew gum to ease this), sweating (often people chew gum to ease this), sweating increases and appetite is suppressed. increases and appetite is suppressed.

How does Ecstasy Effect My How does Ecstasy Effect My Body?Body?

How Ecstasy Effects the BodyHow Ecstasy Effects the Body

Muscle tension, involuntary teeth clenching, Muscle tension, involuntary teeth clenching, blurred vision, rapid eye movements, blurred vision, rapid eye movements, dizziness, & fatigue.dizziness, & fatigue.

Blood pressure & heart rate to increase to Blood pressure & heart rate to increase to dangerous levels.dangerous levels.

Can lead to kidney, liver, or heart failure.Can lead to kidney, liver, or heart failure.

Problems with EcstasyProblems with Ecstasy

Dealers often mix Ecstasy with LSD, DXM, PCP, Dealers often mix Ecstasy with LSD, DXM, PCP, prescription medication, even caffeine derivatives that can prescription medication, even caffeine derivatives that can speed up the heart rate to dangerously high levels. speed up the heart rate to dangerously high levels.

Ecstasy drains the brain of an important chemical called Ecstasy drains the brain of an important chemical called seratoninseratonin

Ecstasy users may encounter problems similar to those Ecstasy users may encounter problems similar to those experienced by amphetamine and cocaine users, including experienced by amphetamine and cocaine users, including addiction. addiction.

MDMA-related fatalities at raves have been reported. The MDMA-related fatalities at raves have been reported. The stimulant effects of the drug, which enable the user to stimulant effects of the drug, which enable the user to dance for extended periods, combined with the hot, dance for extended periods, combined with the hot, crowded conditions usually found at raves can lead to crowded conditions usually found at raves can lead to dehydration, hyperthermia, and heart or kidney failure.dehydration, hyperthermia, and heart or kidney failure.

Risks and RecoveryRisks and Recovery

Ecstasy costs about $15-$60 a dose.Ecstasy costs about $15-$60 a dose.

If you stop you will become If you stop you will become depressed and will have trouble depressed and will have trouble sleeping.sleeping.

A special thanks to the Scranton Times for providing this article

The Law with EcstasyThe Law with Ecstasy

PossessionPossession Maximum 7 yearsMaximum 7 years

SellingSelling Maximum jail time: Maximum jail time:

lifetimelifetime May get finedMay get fined

GHBGHB

GHBGHB

GHB is known as the rape drugGHB is known as the rape drug ““Gamma Hydroxybutyric Acid”Gamma Hydroxybutyric Acid” GHB is made by drug dealers in there homes or cooking labsGHB is made by drug dealers in there homes or cooking labs GHB can cause overdoseGHB can cause overdose GHB is often colorless, tasteless, and odorless, therefore they GHB is often colorless, tasteless, and odorless, therefore they

can be added to beverages and ingested unknowinglycan be added to beverages and ingested unknowingly..

Street Names for GHBStreet Names for GHB

GHB, GHB,

"G" (most common)"G" (most common)

Gamma-OHGamma-OH

Liquid ELiquid E

FantasyFantasy

GGeorgia eorgia HHome ome BBoyoy

GGrievous rievous BBodily odily HHarmarm

Liquid XLiquid X

Easy LayEasy Lay

Liquid Ecstasy Liquid Ecstasy ScoopScoopWaterWaterEverclearEverclearGBHGBHSoapSoapSalty WaterSalty WaterG-RiffickG-RiffickCherry MethCherry MethOrganic QuaaludeOrganic Quaalude

Effects Of GHBEffects Of GHB

IntoxicationIntoxication Increased energy, Increased energy,

happiness, and happiness, and talkingtalking

Desire to socializeDesire to socialize Feeling affectionate Feeling affectionate

and playfuland playful Mild disinhibitionMild disinhibition SensualitySensuality

Muscle relaxationMuscle relaxation Loss of coordination due Loss of coordination due

to loss of muscle toneto loss of muscle tone Possible nauseaPossible nausea Difficulty concentratingDifficulty concentrating Loss of gag reflexLoss of gag reflex Loss of short term Loss of short term

memorymemory

PROBLEMS WITH GHBPROBLEMS WITH GHB Within 15 minutes nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, visual disturbances, Within 15 minutes nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, visual disturbances,

respiratory distress, amnesia, seizures, and coma are possible. respiratory distress, amnesia, seizures, and coma are possible.

When combined with methamphetamine, there appears to be an When combined with methamphetamine, there appears to be an increased risk of seizure, nausea and difficulty breathing. increased risk of seizure, nausea and difficulty breathing.

Withdrawal effects, including insomnia, anxiety, tremors, and sweating. Withdrawal effects, including insomnia, anxiety, tremors, and sweating.

ComaComa

SeizuresSeizures

DEATH!!DEATH!!

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