Onset of Drug Effect(s): The term “club drugs” was derived as a
result of the club environment in which many popular drugs
started to surface. When used in a club or party environment,
there are a number of additional risks that someone might face.
Not only is there a greater risk for fatal drug combinations
among drugs like GHB, Ecstasy and alcohol, there are also
environmental elements that set the stage for dangerous
consequences. For example, a person’s body temperature increases
to dangerous levels with Ecstasy use and the party/club
environment provides an environment in which people become
dehydrated quickly. This combination can prove to be deadly.
Because of the increased risk for fatal drug combinations in the
club/party atmosphere, the anticipated action(s) of a given drug
are muted and often becomes synergized by other substances that
have been “cut” with the drug. Of most note here, the drug PMA
is often “cut” with Ecstasy and has been responsible for a
number of deaths among people who thought t