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The rise of Ecstasy abuse paralleled the growth of the underground "rave" culture in Europe in the late 1980's. Raves
began as gatherings of thousands and revolved around techno music. They originated in England and were
traditionally held in large warehouses or open outdoor areas. These events then moved into established clubs and
were identified by police as "Drug Taking Festivals." In the late 1980s, the rave scene migrated to the United States
by way of promoters and entertainers. By the mid 1990's, there was an appreciable growth of the dance club scene
that was widely popular with young persons. Concurrent with that social benchmark was the explosive growth of the
Internet, and dance clubs became a popular item of discussion among youth in chat rooms. It was inevitable that the
"rave" form of dance club began to flourish at that time along with the rise in the use of Ecstasy.
Raves, under any name, are a lucrative business. While many participants of raves are not interested in using drugs
or taking part in any illegal activity, the rave scene also draws a significant criminal element. As a result, crimes such
as pharmaceutical diversion, rape, property damage, and drug sales often occur at raves.
Raves are organized, promoted, and financed by local and national enterprises. Organizers employ bands, disk
jockeys, or both. Advertising is via flyers, posters, telephone, radio, and the Internet, which entice the prospective
participants. Because alcohol use is not popular, many events are advertised as "alcohol free," giving parents a false
sense of security.
What are Features of Raves ?
Raves feature hard, rapidly pounding music that is usually accompanied by psychedelic lights, videos, smoke, fog, fire,
and sparks. A typical rave club layout often consists of a large dance area with no air conditioning, a separate "cool
down room," and a VIP Room. They often are scheduled at unusual hours (e.g., 10:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m.) to avoid
local curfew restrictions. "After Hours Clubs" have opened to extend the rave experience. These clubs also advertise
no alcohol and often remain open until noon.
Paraphernalia
Paraphernalia used at raves include: menthol nasal inhalers, Vicks Vapor Rub, eye drops, surgical masks, glow sticks (to
enhance the visual effects of Ecstasy); Skittles, M&Ms, or similar candies (to hide the drug); lollipops and pacifiers (to
prevent involuntary teeth clenching); water, juice, sports drinks, and soft drinks (sold at inflated prices and used to
manage excessive body heat and dehydration) and drug testing kits.
Common Rave Drug
MDMA has become such an integral part of the rave circuit that there no longer appears to be an attempt to conceal its
use. Rather, MDMA is sold and used openly at these parties. Traditional and non-traditional sources continue to report
the flagrant and open drug use at "raves." Intelligence indicates that it has also become commonplace for security at
these parties to ignore drug use and sales on the premises.
Common Rave Drug
The first step is acknowledging that there is a problem. If you are uncertain whether you have a problem, but you have suspicions or doubts, there are a number of self-assessment tools available on the Internet. Self-assessment tests and screening tools can be the key to identifying, understanding, and getting support for physical health, mental health and drug abuse problems. These quick and easy tests are the first step in getting helpful information for you, your family, your friends, and your colleagues. Another option would be to contact your family physician or a local addiction treatment center to have an official assessment conducted.
Once you determine that there is a problem, it is also important to get as much information as you can about your addiction. There are a number of resources available on the Internet on a variety of addictive substances. There is information available on everything from Acid/LSD to Alcohol to prescription drug abuse. By learning more about these drugs, you will discover ways to improve the quality of life for you and for those around you.
The next step is recovery. Find a drug rehab center that will offer the most effective treatment programs for your specific needs. The most helpful treatment programs for drug abuse and addiction will offer a wide variety of approaches—from medications, to behavior therapy, to social services and rehabilitation.
And finally, remember that recovery from a drug addiction is a lifelong process. It is not something that can be accomplished in a matter of hours, days or weeks—it is something that you will have to continue to work on each and every day of your life. It will not be an easy process, but with the right professional help and the support of your family/loved ones, anything is possible.
You are not alone. There is hope. |
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Tips About Rave Drugs |
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Club drugs affect your brain. The term
"club drugs" refers to a wide variety of
drugs often used at all-night dance
parties ("raves"), nightclubs, and
concerts. Club drugs can damage the
neurons in your brain, impairing your
senses, memory, judgment, and
coordination.
Club drugs affect your body. Different
club drugs have different effects on
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, making
it easier for others to take advantage
of them.
Club drugs are not always what they
seem. Because club drugs are illegal
and often produced in makeshift
laboratories, it is impossible to know
exactly what chemicals were used to
produce them and where they came
from. How strong or dangerous any
illegal drug is varies each time. |
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