CLUB DRUGS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

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CLUB DRUGS WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW MORE!
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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

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OTHER NAMES!

• Ecstasy
• E
• XTC
• Love Drug
• Hug Drug
• Lovers Speed
• Disco Biscuits
• A YOUNG AFFLUENT CAUCASIAN PHENOMENON

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CHEMICAL COMPOSITION

• MDMA is a stimulant with mild hallucinogenic
  properties. , similar in chemical composition to
  both MDA METHAMPHETAMINE.

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Ecstasy Tablets
Microgram April 2000
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Varieties of Ecstasy Tablets
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WAYS TO INGEST/COMSUME

• Orally - Tablet or capsule
• Inhaled
• Smoked/Laced
• Suppository (common)
• Enema (common)
• Injected
• Combined with other drugs

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PHYSIOLOGY SHORT TERM

• Stomach cramps
• Flu symptoms
• Increase in blood pressure
• Increase in heart rate
• Dilated pupils/bronchi
• Alertness
• Acne/Skin rash - Body
• Depression
• Fatigue
• Paranoia

• High Body Temperature
• Dehydration
• Grinding Teeth
• Tightening of jaw muscles
• Accentuated Sensory
• Headaches
• Body/Muscle Aches
• Shoulders
• Back
• Neck

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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

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PARAPHENALIA/CAMOUFLAGE

• Pacifiers- real candy
• Rubber Toys
• Massagers
• Glo Sticks
• Blow Pops
• Suckers
• Popsicles
• Pixie Sticks
• Tootsie Rolls

• Altoid Boxes
• MMs
• Skittles
• Candy Necklaces
• Clothing
• Stash Panties
• Vicks Vapor Rub
• Vicks Inhalers
• Dust masks
• Viagra

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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

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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

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INFORMATION/RESOURCES

• Clubs - Teen Hangouts
• Internet
• Websites - mtsd.k12.wi.us
• Drug/Alcohol Testing Kits