Profiles of the most prevalent "Club Drugs"
Street Names: Ecstasy, XTC, X, Adam, Lovers Speed
Lab Name: MDMA
This is taken orally, usually in a tablet or capsule. The effects last about 3 to 6 hours. It can produce both stimulant and psychedelic effects. It has side effects ranging from confusion, depression, sleep problems, anxiety and paranoia. It can be extremely dangerous in high doses. Its stimulant effects lead to dehydration, hypertension and heart or kidney failure. It has lean to heart attacks, strokes and seizures in some users.
Street Name: K, Special K, Vitamin K. Cat Valiums
Lab Name: Ketamine
Ketamine id produced in liquid form or as a white powder. It is often snorted or smoked with tobacco and Marijuana. It is solid legally for veterinary use. It creates dream-like states and hallucinations. At higher doses it can cause delirium, amnesia, impaired motor function, high blood pressure, depression, and potentially fatal respiratory problems
Street Names: Date-Rape Drug, Liquid Ecstasy, Georgia Homeboy
Lab Name:GHB
GHB can come in a clear liquid, white powder or capsule. effects begin 20 minutes after ingestion and last about 4 hours. It is usually manufactured in homes with recipes. All ingredients can be legally purchased. Most of the ingredients can be found in dietary supplements. It is a nervous system depressant. It can slow breathing and heart rate to dangerous levels. An overdose will result in a coma or death due to the slowing of all of the body functions.
Street Name: Roofies, Rophies, Roche, Forget-me pill
Lab Name: Rohypnol
It is tasteless and odorless and dissolves very well in carbonated beverages. This is how it usually is taken. It is also considered a date-rape drug as the person has no memory of their activities while on the drug. Adverse effects include, decreased blood pressure, visual disturbances, dizziness, confusion, gastrointestinal disturbances and urinary retention.
Street Names: Speed, Ice, Chalk, Meth, Crystal, Fire, Glass
Lab Name: Methamphetamine
Meth is made in labs using over the counter ingredients. It is a white, odorless, bitter tasting crystalline powder that easily dissolves in carbonated beverages. It can also be snorted injected or orally ingested. It manifests itself through memory loss, aggression, violence, psychotic behavior and cardiac and neurological damage.