Club drugs: Um Novo Perfil de Abuso de Substâncias em Adolescentes e Jovens Adultos.
Acta Médica Portuguesa October 5, 2022 Diogo Frasquilho Guerreiro, Ana Lisa Carmo, Joaquim Alves da Silva et al. 2 citations
Club drugs—MDMA, methamphetamine, LSD, ketamine, GHB, and flunitrazepam—are primarily used by adolescents and young adults in recreational settings like dance clubs and rave parties. These substances produce diverse psychotropic effects and are associated with varying degrees of toxicity, dependence, and long-term adverse effects. Some have been used for decades, while others are newer. They are difficult to detect and often underdiagnosed. A systematic literature review synthesized existing knowledge on their epidemiology, mechanism of action, detection, adverse reactions, and treatment. The article aims to create a Portuguese-language reference database for health professionals to use when treating individuals with club drug abuse.