AN OVERVIEW ON CLUB DRUGS
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The chronological Concept of club drugs was first of all come in knowledge among public in the mid of 1980s from Britain and the United States. They are a pharmacologically heterogeneous group of the drug that tends to be ill-treated by teenagers and younger generations at bars, nightclub, concerts, rave parties and parties etc. Gama-hydroxy-butyrate (GHB), Ketamine, and Rohypnol (flunitrazepam) are the most popularly used club drugs in our society because they are perceived to enhance energy, stamina, friendliness and sexual provocation and enhance social familiarity and sensory inspiration. By keeping above points in mind in this present article the author has describes the various physical, chemical properties, toxicity, pharmacology, treatment and toxicological effects of above mentioned drugs.
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