An undeniable though less savoury aspect of the clubbing scene in all parts of the world is the use of recreational drugs, designed to add to the users’ experience of the music and lighting effects at nightclubs.
Although alcohol was always a feature of nightclubs, drugs began to be widely used during the 1960’s and 70’s in the disco period. Popular drugs at that time were cocaine, “poppers” a quick upper and Quaalude or “ludes” which totally relaxed the muscles of the user.
Since that time a whole range of new drugs have been developed and continue to flood the market such that many young people consider them to be a quintessential part of a night out. Raves, clubs or public parties where the music played is designed only for continuous movement in a trance-like state, further encourage participants to use specific drugs to enhance their experience.
Apart from the usual dangers associated with drug use and addiction, when the drug known as Ecstasy gained sudden and extreme popularity in the 90’s, there was a frightening increase in drug related deaths as users danced themselves into a state of dehydration and exhaustion.
The result is to make nightclubs potentially dangerous places for the unwary or inexperienced.
Although alcohol was always a feature of nightclubs, drugs began to be widely used during the 1960’s and 70’s in the disco period. Popular drugs at that time were cocaine, “poppers” a quick upper and Quaalude or “ludes” which totally relaxed the muscles of the user.
Since that time a whole range of new drugs have been developed and continue to flood the market such that many young people consider them to be a quintessential part of a night out. Raves, clubs or public parties where the music played is designed only for continuous movement in a trance-like state, further encourage participants to use specific drugs to enhance their experience.
Apart from the usual dangers associated with drug use and addiction, when the drug known as Ecstasy gained sudden and extreme popularity in the 90’s, there was a frightening increase in drug related deaths as users danced themselves into a state of dehydration and exhaustion.
The result is to make nightclubs potentially dangerous places for the unwary or inexperienced.