Club Drugs

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Should we be Concerned about “Club Drugs”?

The use of club drugs such as Ecstacy, Rohypnol, and Ketamine has risen significantly since the mid-1990’s. While out clubbing, drug use becomes extremely popular because it helps one sustain a high energy level for many hours. Eric Sigel, an assistant professor of pediatrics, writes about the influence of these various drugs and the consequences that may occur if taken. He argues that rave parties should be illegal because it promotes drug use among young people and has basically become just a venue for drug purchases. These underground rave parties are aware of the drug use that goes on and will charge ridiculously high prices for water knowing that the use of certain drugs causes one to be dyhydrated.
The effects of ecstacy lasts up to six hours, and makes one feel in a relaxed upbeat mood, reduces anxiety, and increases sensitivity to others. The short term affects may be pleasurable, however there are long-lasting medical consequences of ecstasy. When placed in a social setting, people will become less shy and reserved and ones sexual desires will increase. GHB, Ketamine, Rohypnol, Methamphetamine, and LSD are also the drugs that are described in this article. These drugs emerged as “date rape” drugs and can be added to beverages and ingested unknowingly. There was much concern about their abuse, so Congress passed the “Drug-Induced Rape Prevention and Punishment Act of 1996”. This promoted Federal penalties for using any controlled substance to increase.
Sigel points out that Raves were originally hidden from the law and are linked with drug usage because the people who attend these all night dance parties have a desire to stay up till the morning and dance to the ongoing electronic music. It is easy for one to locate illegal drugs at these underground gatherings and even make sure the drug they are taking is not fake and is what they paid for. Dancesaf...