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Provides information on the health effects and risks of the use and abuse of various types of club drugs. Includes facts on club drugs, side effects of club drugs, risks of overdosing on club drugs and staying safe.
Use of these drugs may lower inhibitions and lead to high-risk sexual behaviour, which can result in the user contracting Hepatitis C, HIV/AIDS, and other sexually transmitted diseases. These drugs include GHB, LSD and rohypnol. PDF format
Source: Addictions Foundation of Manitoba
Designer drugs are synthetic (man-made), illegal drugs produced in underground labs and sold on the street. Many of these drugs are used by youth and young adults at dance parties and clubs, and are also known as club drugs. The most common are: Crystal Meth, Ecstasy, GHB, Ketamine, and Rohypnol.
Source: Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission
What is GHB (Gamma-hydroxybutyrate)? Where does GHB come from? What does GHB look like? Who uses GHB? How does GHB make you feel? How long does the feeling last? Is GHB dangerous? Is GHB addictive? What are the long-term effects of taking GHB?
Source: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
What is ketamine? What does ketamine look like? Who uses ketamine? How does ketamine make you feel? How long does the feeling last? Is ketamine dangerous? Is ketamine addictive? What are the long-term effects of taking ketamine?
Source: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
What is rohypnol? What does rohypnol look like? Who uses rohypnol? How does rohypnol make you feel? Is rohypnol dangerous? Is ketamine addictive?
Source: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Information related to this topic.
Source: Canada Health Portal
Information related to this topic.
Source: Canada Health Portal
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