Club Drugs

In recent years, certain drugs have emerged and become popular among teens and young adults at dance clubs and "raves." These drugs, collectively termed "club drugs," include MDMA/Ecstasy (methylenedioxymethamphetamine), Rohypnol (flunitrazepam), GHB (gamma hydroxybutyrate), and ketamine (ketamine hydrochloride). More

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GHB Street Term: Goop
Ketamine Street Term: K
MDMA Street Term: E
Rohypnol Street Term: Roofies

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Common street terms for various club drugs include:

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