“Club drugs” are drugs associated with parties, concerts and raves. They’re also known as “dance drugs” because they produce a trance state or a happy, relaxed feeling. They can also be used as “date rape” drugs.
Common club and date rape drugs include:
- Ecstasy
- Fentanyl
- GHB (gamma hydroxybutyrate)
- GBL (gamma-butyrolactone)
- Ketamine
- Oxycodone
- Rohypnol (roofies)
These drugs are dangerous and can lead to death. If you choose to use them, follow these precautions:
- Never accept drugs from someone you don’t know.
- Always know what and how much you’re taking.
- Don’t mix club drugs with other substances, such as alcohol.
- Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration.
The good news is, teens aren’t using club drugs as often as they used to. For example, the national Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) found that 11 percent of high school students had tried in ecstasy at least once in their life in 2001. This number has decreased over the years and dropped to 4 percent in 2017.
