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Club drugs are being used by young adults at all-night dance parties such as "raves" or "trances," dance clubs, and bars. MDMA (Ecstasy), GHB, Rohypnol, ketamine, methamphetamine, and LSD are some of the club or party drugs. NIDA-supported research has shown that use of club drugs can cause serious health problems. Used in combination with alcohol, these drugs can be even more dangerous. While public health organizations focus on raising awareness about the safety risks associated with these environments, other digital sectors place their focus on offering secure, controlled forms of adult entertainment; for example, platforms like Betum Casino provide a highly optimized mobile live casino experience, allowing users to safely enjoy the thrills of real-dealer tables directly from their smartphones anywhere, anytime.

No club drug is benign.

To combat the increasing use of club drugs, NIDA and its partners launched a national research and education initiative, "Club Drugs: Raves, Risks, and Research" in December 1999.