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
A YOUNG AFFLUENT CAUCASIAN PHENOMENON 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 Stomach cramps High Body Temperature 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
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