Publication at First Faculty of Medicine |
2011
Abstract
The term 'club drugs' or 'dance drugs' generally refers to the setting in which the drugs are used, i.e. club environment or dance events. The article provides an overview of the main symptoms of acute intoxication, the effects of long-term use, and the utilisation of some 'dance drugs', including MDMA (3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine), ketamine, and gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB) in the treatment of other addictions.
As new psychotropic substances continue to emerge onto the market, the Czech legislation needs to respond flexibly to the latest trends on the drug scene.