drugs

September 23, 2013 The United States like many other countries, has its drug-related crimes. Crimes that are committed through the use of drugs such as rohypnol, ecstasy, GHB, GBL, ketamine, methamphetamine, and PCP, otherwise known as club drugs. Club drugs, often found at nightclubs, bars, and “raves”, is a genera term used to refer primarily to synthetic psychoactive substances. The use of these club drugs has been increasing rapidly according to the Drug Enforcement Administration. I believe these club drugs are the drugs that contribute most to the crime problem in the United States. Drugs such as rohypnol and ecstasy are often used by sexual predators in bars and dance clubs to incapacitate unsuspecting victims. Rohypnol also known as roofies or rophies, is a drug often used by young men who put small doses of the drug into a women’s drink without their consent in order to lower her inhibitions. This drug dissolves easily in drinks and can leave anyone who unknowingly consumes it unconscious for hours, making them vulnerable to sex assault. Ecstasy, another club drug, reduces inhibitions, produces feelings of empathy for others, eliminates anxiety, and produces extreme relaxation. This drug has also been referred to as the ‘hug drug: or the “feel good drug”. This drug is able to keep club goers going all night and often leads to 2-3 day parties. This drug often leads to severe dehydration and heatstroke and sometimes even hyperthermia. I believe these club drugs to be one of the most crime-related drugs because they are often used by sexual predators to rape or take advantage of a person without the person fully being aware of the situation. Because of these drugs, people have become victims to rape unknowingly and since most rape victims don’t report the crime, I would have to believe that there are many unreported crimes of rape and thus making the club drugs, the most crime-related drug.