*Civil Air Patrol*

*Drug Demand Reduction*

*Program*

*Lesson 11*

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*Club Drugs*

*This Lesson Plan Produced By Your Drug Demand Reduction Program*

Club Drugs

PART I

GENERAL Information

LESSON OBJECTIVES: The objective of this lesson is for each member to:

1\. Better understand the difference between some of the different types
of club drugs.

2\. Be able to spot some of the signs that young people may be using a
club drug.

Desired Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this lesson, each member
will:

1\. Have information on three specific club drugs and their effects.

2\. Recognize some of the indications of the effects of the three club
drugs.

LENGTH OF LESSON: 30 -- 35 minutes

METHOD: Lecture and Discussion

REFERENCES:

1\. *GHB, Rohypnol and Ketamine* (National Institute on Drug Abuse
(NIDA))

2\. U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration

VISUAL AIDS/HANDOUTS/ACTIVITY MATERIALS: 29 Animated Slides

READINGS:

1\. *GHB, Rohypnol and Ketamine* (National Institute on Drug Abuse
(NIDA))

2\. U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration

WEBSITES: [www.drugfree.org](http://www.drugfree.org/)

> [www.dea.gov]{.underline}

KEYS TO IMPLEMENTING LESSON OBJECTIVES: Familiarize oneself with the
differences of club drugs and how they are related. Become familiar with
the dangers and what using any of the club drugs will do to your body.
Also, review applicable websites for additional information.

PART II

LESSON PLAN

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##### INTRODUCTION

##### SLIDE 1 -- CLUB DRUGS

Club drugs are being used by young adults at all-night dance parties
such as "raves" or "trances," and dance clubs and bars. MDMA (ecstasy),
GHB, rohypnol, ketamine, methamphetamine and LSD are some of the club or
party drugs gaining popularity. The use of club drugs can cause serious
health problems. For this lesson, we will cover only GHB, rohypnol, and
ketamine. MDMA (ecstasy), LSD and methamphetamine are covered in other
lessons.

BODY

SLIDE 2 -- WHAT IS GHB?

GBH (gamma-butyrolactone with sodium hydroxide mix) is predominantly a
central nervous system depressant.

SLIDE 3 -- WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE?

GHB can be produced in clear liquid, white powder, tablet, and capsule
forms. It is colorless and odorless. GHB has a salty taste; however, it
is often diluted in liquids and virtually undetectable. GHB is often
manufactured in homes with recipes and kits found and purchased on the
Internet.

SLIDE 4 -- HOW IT APPEARS

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SLIDE 5 -- WHAT ARE SOME OF THE SIGNS THAT A PERSON IS USING GBH?

Used in liquid form, GHB comes in a wide variety of concentrations with
a single dose ranging from a few drops to a full glass. Used in powder
form, measuring a dose is fairly straightforward.

SLIDE 6 -- SHORT-TERM EFFECTS

At lower doses, GHB can relieve anxiety and produce relaxation.
Combining its use with other drugs such as alcohol can result in nausea
and difficulty in breathing. GHB may also produce withdrawal effects,
including insomnia, anxiety, tremors, and sweating.

SLIDE 7 -- LONG-TERM EFFECTS

As the dose increases, the sedative effects may result in sleep and
eventual coma or death. GHB has reportedly been used in cases of date
rape. Because GHB is odorless and tasteless, it can be slipped into
someone\'s drink without detection.

SLIDE 8 -- WHAT IS THE DEA FEDERAL CLASSIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR GBH?

GBH is listed as a DEA Federal Classification Schedule I drug, meaning
that it is in the group of the most highly addictive drugs.

SLIDE 9 -- WHAT IS ROHYPNOL?

Rohypnol is the brand name for a drug called flunitrazepam, which is a
powerful sedative that depresses the central nervous system. Rohypnol is
not legally available for prescription in the United States, but is
legal in 60 countries worldwide for treatment of insomnia.

SLIDE 10 -- WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE?

Rohypnol is a small white tablet with no taste or odor when dissolved in
a drink. It is frequently used in combination with alcohol and other
drugs and when it is used with alcohol can produce disinhibition and
amnesia. Sometimes taken to enhance a heroin high, or to mellow or ease
the experience of coming down from a cocaine or crack high.

SLIDE 11 -- HOW IT APPEARS

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SLIDE 12 -- SOME SHORT-TERM EFFECTS

The drug creates a sleepy, relaxed, and drunk feeling that lasts two to
eight hours. Other effects may include blackouts with a compete loss of
memory, dizziness and disorientation, nausea, difficulty with motor
movements and speaking.

SLIDE 13 -- SOME LONG-TERM EFFECTS

Rohypnol can produce physical and psychological dependence.

SLIDE 14 -- WHAT IS THE DEA FEDERAL CLASSIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR
ROHYPNOL?

Rohypnol is listed as a DEA Federal Classification Schedule IV drug,
which is based on amount in possession and previous offenses.

SLIDE 15 -- WHAT IS KETAMINE?

Ketamine is a dissociative anesthetic developed in 1963 to replace PCP.
Its chemical structure and mechanism of action are similar to those of
PCP. It is currently used in human anesthesia and veterinary medicine.
Much of the ketamine sold on the street has been diverted from
veterinarian offices.

SLIDE 16 -- HOW IS IT USED?

Ketamine can be snorted or swallowed and is odorless and tasteless. It
can be added to beverages without being detected. It is sometimes given
to unsuspecting victims and can induce amnesia. It is used in sexual
assaults and referred to as "date rape" drug.

SLIDE 17 -- WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE?

Although it is manufactured as an injectable liquid, for illicit use,
ketamine is generally evaporated to form a powder.

SLIDE 18 -- HOW IT APPEARS

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SLIDE 19 -- WHAT ARE SOME OF THE SIGNS THAT A PERSON IS USING KETAMINE?

Impaired attention, learning ability and memory are all indication of
low-dose intoxication. Delirium, amnesia, impaired motor function, high
blood pressure depression and potentially fatally respiratory problems
all indicate high dosage intoxication.

SLIDE 20 -- SHORT-TERM EFFECTS

Ketamine can cause dream-like states and hallucinations. Users report
sensations ranging from a pleasant feeling of floating to being
separated from their bodies. Some ketamine experiences involve a
terrifying feeling of almost complete sensory detachment that is likened
to a near-death experience. These experiences, similar to a \"bad trip\"
on LSD, are called the \"K-hole.\" Low-dose intoxication from ketamine
results in impaired attention, learning ability, and memory.

SLIDE 21 -- LONG-TERM EFFECTS

DEA has not provided any long-term effects for ketamine.

SLIDE 22 -- WHAT IS THE DEA FEDERAL CLASSIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR
KETAMINE?

Ketamine is listed as a DEA Federal Classification Schedule III drug and
has a stimulant effect on the central nervous system.

SLIDE 23 -- PENALTIES FOR POSSESSION

The following penalties range from DEA Federal Classification Schedules
I through IV:

Penalties for First Offense: 3 to 20 years.

Penalties for Second Offense: 6 to 30 years.

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##### SLIDE 24 -- AS A MEMBER OF CAP, WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO IS USING CLUB DRUGS?

Since not all CAP units are staffed with the same duty positions, you
should notify one of the following: Deputy Commander for Cadets/Cadet
Programs Officer, Chaplain/Moral Leadership Officer, or Unit Commander.

SLIDE 25 -- WHY DO PEOPLE USE CLUB DRUGS?

Don't realize someone has slipped something in their drink. They don't
care what happens. To lose their inhibitions. To have a "good time." To
do what the others are doing.

SLIDE 26 -- WHAT ARE SOME OF THE WAYS YOU CAN SAY "NO" TO DRUGS WITHOUT
ISOLATING YOURSELF?

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I don't care for any. I'm not into that scene. Do what? You've got to be
kidding! I have more respect for myself than that!

##### PART III

##### CONCLUSION

SLIDE 27 -- SUMMARY

Club drugs are serious business. They cause things to happen that you
cannot remember. Some of the club drugs are called "date rape" drugs.
You may experience anything from difficulty breathing, withdrawal
effects, including insomnia, anxiety, tremors, sweating or blackouts, a
compete loss of memory, dizziness and disorientation, nausea, difficulty
with motor movements and speaking, and even death. Are a few hours of
"fun" worth all this? Is losing your life worth it? You can have fun and
not be part of the "drug crowd." Stop and think about what you will be
doing to yourself if you take drugs. It's not worth it!

SLIDE 28 -- LESSON PLAN RESOURCES

U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is available at
[www.dea.gov](http://www.dea.gov/), and *GHB, Rohypnol* and *Ketamine*
(National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)) is available at
[www.drugfree.org](../www.drugfree.org). They are only two of the
numerous websites available to all interested parties that are facing a
decision about life altering use of club drugs or to learn about the
various types of drugs.

SLIDE 29 -- DON'T MARCH WITH THESE GUYS, SAY NO TO DRUGS!

Dead Men Walking.