Music. Rhythm. Dance. Community. New friends. Fun. Spiritual connection.

People go to raves say the all-night dancing relieves their stress and produces a sense of euphoria. They feel connected to other ravers.

Some people don't use drugs at raves. They get high from dancing, the music and the the scene. Other pople use drugs to enhance the feelings they seek at a rave.

But rave or club drugs can produce unexpected, unwanted effects. To avoid surprises, you need some basic information. Then you can decide whether the benefits outweigh the risks - or vice versa.