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Club Drugs Addiction
Club drugs addiction is an increasing problem in the U.S., especially among young people aged 15-25. Club drugs include ecstasy, GHB, special k (ketamine) and LSD.
You can often see club drugs being used at raves, those large parties in remote locations that attract thousands of partygoers. However, just because a person attends raves does not necessarily mean that person is also involved with club drugs.
The most dangerous and physically damaging of club drugs is ghb. Originally marketed and sold through body-building outlets and mail order under a variety of brand names, ghb or gamma-hydroxy-buterol was eventually driven underground by recent crackdowns. Today, it’s sold under various names in 32 ounce plastic bottles from under the counter at disreputable establishments.
Users of ghb appear to be unresponsive and confused. They quickly develop a tolerance to the drug so, not surprisingly, overdoses are common and often lead to death. Ghb detox is difficult and lengthy. It is often many weeks before ghb detox is complete and users appear normal.
Ecstasy is chemically related to methamphetamines. Ecstasy is usually in the form of a tablet resembling an aspirin, only larger. It may also be available in powder form. The effects of ecstasy are similar to that of heroin. Ecstasy is also a hallucinogenic drug and users may be awake for long periods. Ecstasy may also contain other substances such as heroin or methamphetamines. It has been reported that users of ecstasy may develop clinical depression after only a few doses. This depression may be irreversible but can be treated through medication and therapy.
Ketamine, also known as special k, is a veterinary tranquilizing drug that is stolen from clinics. It’s an especially dangerous drug with effects similar to PCP or 'angel dust.' Ketamine can have long term damaging effects on the brain. Detox is lengthy and may involve medication.
Bottom line to these seemingly innocent (at first glance) drugs is that breaking the addiction is not a short or easy process. The club drugs detox process needs to be carefully planned, closely monitored and personalized to the patient. That’s where we come in at Sovereign Health of California.
For more information about our club drug addiction treatment program and other drug rehab programs here at Sovereign Health, contact us by email or by calling 877.633.7764
