CLUB DRUGS

GHB Depressant; banned by FDA Odorless, colorless liquid “Date Rape” drug Effect: drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, physically addicting

ROHYPNOL “Roofies” Tasteless, odorless, colorless Another “Date Rape” drug Effects: drowsiness, disorientation, confusion, impairs mind, short-term amnesia

OXYCONTIN Painkiller to treat cancer patients, chronic pain Time release system Effects: Suppresses the respiratory system, rapidly addictive, can be deadly combined with alcohol, vomiting, mental “cloudiness”

ECSTASY MDMA ( Methylenedioxymethamphetamine) Heightens senses: touch, smell, sight, sounds Release large amounts of serotonin (hormone that sends messages) Effects: confusion, paranoia, muscle tension, teeth clenching, nausea, rapid eye movement, extreme thirst—hyperthermia

Other dangerous Club Drugs Ketamine—animal tranquillizer  Numbness, can be fatal when mixed with alcohol LSD—hallucinogens  Causes: flashbacks, panic attacks

DANGERS Are illegal Produced in unsanitary laboratories Impossible for the user to know exactly what he or she is taking “Chasing the First High”