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CLUB DRUGS:
WHAT YOU NEED TO
KNOW
&
MORE!
WHAT ARE CLUB DRUGS?
A general term for a number of illicit drugs,
primarily synthetic, that are most commonly
encountered at nightclubs & “raves”.
 MDMA
 KETAMINE
 GHB
 GBL
 ROHYPNOL
 LSD
 PCP
 METHAMPHETAMINE
 COCAINE
 PSILOCYBIN
MUSHROOMS
OTHER NAMES!
Ecstasy
E
XTC
Love Drug
Hug Drug
Lover’s Speed
Disco Biscuits
A YOUNG AFFLUENT CAUCASIAN
PHENOMENON
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
MDMA is a stimulant with mild
hallucinogenic properties. , similar
in chemical composition to both
MDA & METHAMPHETAMINE.
Ecstasy Tablets
Microgram: April 2000
Varieties of Ecstasy Tablets
WAYS TO
INGEST/COMSUME
Orally - Tablet or capsule
Inhaled
Smoked/Laced
Suppository (common)
Enema (common)
Injected
Combined with other drugs
PHYSIOLOGY SHORT TERM
 High Body Temperature
 Dehydration
 Grinding Teeth
 Tightening of jaw
muscles
 Accentuated Sensory
 Headaches
 Body/Muscle Aches
Shoulders
Back
Neck
 Stomach cramps
 Flu symptoms
 Increase in blood
pressure
 Increase in heart rate
 Dilated pupils/bronchi
 Alertness
 Acne/Skin rash - Body
 Depression
 Fatigue
 Paranoia
COMPLICATIONS LONG TERM
 Blood Clotting - High Temperature
(1st leading cause of death)
 Deterioration of Muscle Proteins - May Burst
(2nd leading cause of death)
 Brain Damage
 Kidney Failure
 Cardiovascular Collapse
 Stroke
 Liver Failure
 Respiratory Failure
 Psychosis
 Death
PARAPHENALIA/CAMOUFLAGE
Pacifiers- real &
candy
Rubber Toys
Massagers
Glo Sticks
Blow Pops
Suckers
Popsicles
Pixie Sticks
Tootsie Rolls
Altoid Boxes
M&M’s
Skittles
Candy Necklaces
Clothing
Stash Panties
Vicks Vapor Rub
Vicks Inhalers
Dust masks
Viagra
AWARENESS/LANGUAGE
Rolling
Cocktailing
Massaging - Cuddle Puddle
Loud pulsating/pounding music
Speaker Freaker
Whirling - to release pressure on back
Enhances sexual stimulation
Alcohol is not a factor
Attractive to all teens
INTERNET
Summary
• MDMA (Ecstasy)
Adrenaline/methamphetamine - stimulant
Mescaline - mild hallucinogenic
• Gamma Hydroxybutyrate (GHB)
barbiturate-like: sedative/hypnotic depressant
• Ketamine (Special K)
Phencyclidine (PCP) - intoxication/sensory
deprivation, hallucinogenic
INFORMATION/RESOURCES
Clubs - Teen Hangouts
Internet
Websites - mtsd.k12.wi.us
Drug/Alcohol Testing Kits