Drugs and Alcohol
Effects of Alcohol
Short Term Effects |
Long Term Effects |
- Negative interactions with more than 150 medications
- Impaired driving
- Vomiting
- Memory loss/blacking out
- Risk of injury
- Hangover
- Quickened Heartbeat
- Loss of motor control
- Confusion/lack of concentration
- Quick mood changes to violence or depression
- Risk of sexual assault
- Alcohol poisoning, which could lead to death
- Impaired judgment which could lead to many problems such as risky behavior, sex, fighting, and sexual assault.
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- Liver disease
- Heart disease
- Cancer-especially esophageal, oral, throat, voice box, breast cancer
- Pancreatitis
- Birth defects (if drinking while pregnant)
- High blood pressure
- Can have negative effects on relationships and job/school performance
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Effects of Drugs
The following is a chart of the effects of some of the drugs that are common at raves.
| Drug |
Other Names |
Stimulant |
Hallucinogen |
Sedative |
Usual Form |
Effect |
Unwanted effects and risks |
| Ecstasy |
X, E, STC, Adam, Clarity |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Pill |
Euphoria, empathy, trust, mild hallucinations |
Nausea, dizziness, increased heart rate, blood pressure and temperature, depression, anxiety, confusion. paranoia, long-term problems with memory, depression and sleep. |
| GHB |
G. liquid ecstasy |
No |
No |
Yes |
Clear, salty liquid |
Relaxation, calm and intoxication, similar to alcohol |
Dizziness, loss of coordination, mood swings, vomiting, muscle spasms, headache, slowed breathing, loss of consciousness, high blood pressure. |
| LSD |
Acid, boomers |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Piece of paper to be placed on the tongue |
Relaxation, euphoria. Changes in sound and visual perceptions |
Dry mouth, trembling, nausea, increased heart rate, blood pressure and body temperature, sweating, anxiety, confusion, panic, depression, paranoia |
| Ketamine |
K, Special K, Super-K, Vitamin K |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Tablet, powder, or liquid |
Dreamy, floating sensations |
Feelings of being out of body, nausea, impaired attention and memory, slowed breathing, high blood pressure, loss of consciousness, delirium, amnesia, depression. |
| DXM |
Roboshots |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Pill |
Dreamy feelings with visual and sound hallucination |
Nausea, itchy skin, loss of motor control, lack of energy, high body temperature and lack of sweating |
| Rohypnol |
Roofies, Roche, Rophies |
No |
No |
Yes |
Dissolved in carbonated drinks |
Intoxication, relaxation |
Slurred speech, loss of motor control, dizziness, confusion, nausea, low blood pressure, breathing distress, loss of consciousness, blackouts. |
| Speed |
Ice, Meth, Chalk, Crank, Crystal |
Yes |
No |
No |
Swallowed, snorted, smoked or injected |
Increased alertness, energy, confidence, stamina |
Loss of memory, aggression, cannot sleep, lethargy, depression, anxiety, risk of heart failure or stroke. |
The effects of drugs can be unpredictable.
Many of the effects are influenced by the individual taking the drug and the environment. |
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Drugs & Alcohol
UConn Resources
Additional Information on Alcohol
Additional Information on Drugs
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