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TODAY'S TRENDS - CLUB DRUGS & RAVES RAVES, all night dance parties, migrated to the United States from Great Britain the late 1980's. Early in 1990 the RAVES quickly increased in popularity and are now a well-established form of subculture. "RAVERS" are generally between the ages of 12 and 35, largely from middle and upper class economic backgrounds. All ethnic and national backgrounds participate. This new subculture is very similar to the hippie movement of the 60's. RAVERS have been described as high-tech hippies. One problem associated with RAVES is that a large number of young people are willing to experiment with a whole new class of "designer" drugs, as well as binge on a variety of drugs at the same time. The varying purities and sources of these drugs presents an immense danger to users who either takes the drugs willingly or are "slipped" the drugs. Parents need to be aware that RAVES are
not, in the least bit, like teenage lock-ins. RAVES are often dangerous
places for young people to be. RAVES are a lucrative business. A $20.00
ticket can bring in $100,000 a night, while costing $20,000 to $30,000
to produce. While RAVES were originally intended for true music lover's
enjoyment, that concept has been tarnished by the use of drugs and the
potential for high profits. Gangs, drug dealers and other criminal elements
are making their presence known at RAVES. Today Club Drugs can be found in every neighborhood, in every community. They have moved from the club scene into mainstream America and the increased use by young people is alarming. Club Drugs affect your brain. Club drugs can damage the neurons in your brain, impairing your senses, memory, judgment, and coordination. Club Drugs affect
your body. Some common effects include loss of muscle and motor
control, blurred vision, and seizures. Club drugs like ecstasy are stimulants
that increase your heart rate and blood pressure and can lead to heart
or kidney failure. Other club drugs, like GHB, are depressants that can
cause drowsiness, unconsciousness, or breathing problems. Club Drugs affect
your self-control. Club drugs like GHB and Rohypnol are used in "date
rape" and other assaults because they are sedatives that can make
you unconscious and immobilize you. Rohypnol can cause a kind of amnesia-users
may not remember what they said or did while under the effects of the
drug. Club Drugs can kill you. Higher doses of club drugs can cause severe breathing problems, coma, or even death. For more information contact the National Clearinghouse
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