Club Drugs

Brief Description:
Typically used by teenagers and young adults at bars, clubs, concerts, and parties. The most common club drugs include Ecstasy (MDMA), GHB, Rohypnol, ketamine, methamphetamine, and acid (LSD).

Street Names:
XTC, X (MDMA); Special K, Vitamin K (ketamine); liquid ecstasy, soap (GHB); roofies (Rohypnol).

Effects:
Chronic use of MDMA may lead to changes in brain function. GHB abuse can cause coma and seizures. High doses of ketamine can cause delirium, amnesia, and other problems. Mixed with alcohol, Rohypnol can incapacitate users and cause amnesia.

Statistics and Trends:
According to the 2004 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, more than 11 million people have tried MDMA, more than 11 million have tried methamphetamine, and more than 23 million have tried LSD at least once. Source: National Survey on Drug Use and Health - SAMHSA web site.

View Complete Report:
http://www.nida.nih.gov/infofacts/Clubdrugs.html