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If you choose to use... |
- Be informed. Know the risks. Decide how you feel about risks before you need to make a decision about using.
- Avoid mixing drugs. Some combinations of club drugs are much more dangerous than either drug alone.
- Avoid mixing drugs with alcohol or marijuana. It greatly increases the risk of serious problems.
- Go with someone you trust. Have someone who wont' be using drugs to look after you.
- Avoid driving. Don't do any activity that requires attention and good coordination.
- Know that your risk is greater if you are prone to depression or other emotional difficulties, are pregnant, or have health concerns such as heart problems, asthma, etc.
- Protect yourself from heatstroke.
Heatstroke At Raves |
Heatstroke is a common cause of illness at raves and people have even died from it.
| How to protect yourself: |
- Drink plenty of water throughout the night.
- Take breaks from dancing in a cooler spot. Some raves provide "cooling off" areas.
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| Signs of heatstroke: |
- Skin will feel very hot and dry.
- The person will probably collapse.
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| If someone suffers from heatstroke: |
- Call 911.
- Cool the person off as quickly as possible. Douse with water. Move the person to a cool room.
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How to say "No"... |
Some good ways to turn down an offer:
- "Thanks, but I've got a big test (game, performance, meeting) tomorrow."
- "I've got a great buzz right now. I really don't need anything more."
- "I'm driving tonight. So, I'm staying straight."
- "No."
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| Call Us - We're Here For You: (715)-362-6841 or
1-800-236-1222 |
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| Testing Club Drugs |
You can buy kits for testing the contents of club drugs. Sometimes tests are offered at raves.
Some of these tests are reliable, and can tell you if certain drugs are present.
But even reliable kits can't tell you:
- The dose you're getting.
- What effect the drug will have on you.
- If other drugs or poisons are present.
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To Use or Not To Use?