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The Club Drugs Scene: The Truths and Myths

Popular club drugs include: MDMA (Ecstasy), GHB, Rohypnol, Ketamine, Methamphetamine, and LSD. These dangerous substances are gaining popularity among young adults at all-night dance parties, bars, and clubs. Club drugs can cause serious health problems and even death in some cases. In combination with alcohol, these drugs can be particularly dangerous. Test your knowledge about club drugs, and learn about the serious potential consequences of this escalating trend. Information for the quiz is from: NIDA, Community Drug Alert Bulletin.

1. The term "club drug" describes drugs that are used at nightclubs or raves.

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2. The effects of MDMA (Ecstasy) last for about 3 to 6 hours, however, anxiety and paranoia have been reported to occur weeks after the drug is taken.

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3. There are no long-term effects from using MDMA (Ecstasy).

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4. If you were in a club or bar and someone slipped one of these club drugs into your drink without your consent, you would be able to recognize a difference in your drink immediately.

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5. Low doses of Ketamine can result in impaired attention, learning ability, and memory.

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6. Rohypnol is a widely abused prescription drug that is used to treat anxiety.

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7. There is no way the average user can determine the strength of a piece of blotter of LSD, therefore making the results of the "trip" unpredictable.

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8. Methamphetamine use can increase the risk of transmitting or contracting infectious diseases, especially hepatitis and HIV/AIDS, since it may be injected intravenously.

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