Club Drug Addiction in the Gay or Straight Communities

December 30, 2007 at 8:20 pm · Filed under

Club drug addiction can cause serious health problems and even death, especially when used in conjunction with alcohol. Though club drugs may be popular with some teen and young adults in party situations, they also pose real and life-threatening health risks. At an age when many youth may feel invincible, feeling the negative effects of club drugs may come as a shock as true human vulnerabilities to taking illicit substances are exposed and brought to light. The increase of the use of club drugs in the gay community is also on the rise, leading to a higher incidence of club drug addiction. Since so much of the club drug use is found in bars, and so many of the social activities of the gay community center around the bar scene, the consequences are obvious. Club drug addiction is treatable, so FIND TREATMENT NOW!  1-800-511-9225…..

Ecstasy, Rohypnol, Ketamine and GHB are the most common club drugs on the scene. Rohypnol is also known as the “date rape” drug and has been implicated in many sexual assaults over the past 5 years teens and young adults are attracted to the club drugs because of the euphoria one may feel when at first taking the substances. Most club drugs are also easy to obtain and cost little compared to other illegal substances, which easily leads to club drug addiction.. Ecstasy (MDMA) is perhaps the most famous of the club drugs, which is both a stimulant and a hallucinogenic. XTC, as it is often referred, is a “hug drug” that loosens inhibitions and gives a feeling of temporary wellbeing, energy, empathy and openness. Ecstasy was legal in the

United States before May 31, 1985 as it was used as a designer recreational drug and sometimes in psychotherapeutic settings. The health issues associated with the club drug XTC are primarily the body’s inability to regulate temperature. This can lead to kidney, liver and cardiovascular system failure. Also, users may either drink too much or too little water while taking the club drug, which in some cases can even cause death. Long-term use of Ecstasy can cause brain impairment, memory loss, sleep disorders and the inability to regulate emotion or pain; not to mention drug addiction. The club drug Rohypnol is in the class of benzodiazepines and when mixed with alcohol can render a victim helpless to resist sexual assault. Rohypnol, which can easily and undetectably be slipped into drinks, can also cause amnesia in the victims so that they may not remember being assaulted. Ketamine as a club drug is also known as “Special K” and is an anesthetic primarily used by veterinarians. Small amounts of this club drug results in loss of attention span and memory. Larger doses of the club drug may result in depression, severe breathing problems and high blood pressure. The club drug GHB (Gamma-hydroxybutyrate) may be made in one’s home using common ingredients. Low doses may cause mild relaxation, while higher doses may cause coma or death. GHB was used in the 1980’s and early 1990’s, over-the-counter by body builders to reduce fat and gain muscle mass.

If you require help with club drug addiction or use you can call the national helpline at 1-800-511-9225. DON”T WAIT, CALL NOW for HELP….Please don’t misunderstand me, the club drug scene is certainly not limited to the gay and lesbian community. More people than we want to recognize have ruined their lives over club drugs..

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