How do club drugs affects the body

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What are club drugs? What do they do? Why should I worry about them? What effects do club drugs cause? These symptoms and side effects often appear 10 to 20 minutes after the drugs are taken: Drowsiness Dizziness Blurry vision Nausea and vomiting Loss of muscle control Changes in heart rate or blood pressure Aggressive behavior Memory problems Impaired judgment Seeing or hearing things that aren't real Extreme heat or thirst Loss of consciousness Club drugs can also cause seizures, coma, and death.

Shaking, anxiety, paranoia and — eventually — complete delirium ensues, making it challenging to withdraw from GHB alone without medical attention. And withdrawal symptoms happen in rapid succession; a user can enter delirium within six hours. The growing concern about the ubiquity of party drugs and the alarming amount of casualties associated with heir abuse has led to the unveiling of psychological and physiological addictions to club drugs listed here.

If you or a loved one are addicted to party drugs, we can help. Call , and a substance abuse advocate can help you explore your treatment options. Click here to learn more. Aug 6 Effects include, but are not limited to: Ketamine Effects Increased heart rate Numbness Hallucinations Depression Nausea Amnesia and Potentially fatal respiratory problems Despite its horrible reputation, young adults and opiate abusers alike continue to abuse ketamine.

Like other party drugs, ketamine also has a reputation for being a date-rape drug. Party Drugs and Addiction The growing concern about the ubiquity of party drugs and the alarming amount of casualties associated with heir abuse has led to the unveiling of psychological and physiological addictions to club drugs listed here. Categories: Meth , Substance Abuse August 6, Related Posts.

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Eustachian Tube Dysfunction. Bursitis of the Hip. Abnormal Uterine Bleeding. High Blood Pressure. Table of Contents. What are club drugs? The main club drugs are: flunitrazepam roofies GHB liquid ecstasy ketamine special K LSD acid MDMA ecstasy or molly methamphetamine meth Club drugs contain a combination of agents that affect your brain and central nervous system. Stimulants make you excitable. They can cause you to feel open, aroused, and unafraid. Depressants slow your nervous system and affect your ability to react.

Hallucinogens affect your ability to think, feel, judge, and act. They can cause you to forget periods of time. Methamphetamines are stimulants that cause excitement. They can make you hyper, anxious, or paranoid. Path to safety Some people choose to use club drugs. Keep drinks with them and in their sight at all times. Things to consider Club drugs can go by a lot of alternative or secret names.

Questions for your doctor Will I be addicted if I use club drugs once? How do I recognize club drugs? What should I do if I think I have been given a date-rape drug or have been date raped? Last Updated: November 13, This article was contributed by: familydoctor.