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Club Drugs

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Community Resources
<b>TRIP! Project</b>: TRIP! Project is a Toronto-based group that advocates safer partying in diverse electronic music communities through harm reduction. Visit <a href="http://www.tripproject.ca">www.tripproject.ca</a> for information on substances like ecstasy, GHB and ketamine, plus information on local research chemical/designer drug trends and other tips to help you stay safe.<br>
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<b>DanceSafe</b>: DanceSafe is a US-based group that advocates health and safety through harm reduction in rave and club communities. Visit <a href="http://www.dancesafe.org">www.dancesafe.org</a> for information on different substances, testing for adulterants, and screening with reagents, plus other health topics like safety and hearing protection.<br>
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<b>The Alcohol & Drug Information and Referral Service</b>: Call 1-800-663-1441 (toll-free in BC) or 604-660-9382 (in the Lower Mainland) to find resources and support. They can refer you to treatments and counsellors across the province.<br>
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<b>Centre for Addictions Research of BC</b>: CARBC provides information, resources and tools to help people understand their substance use, take action towards health and wellness goals, and support healthy communities. You can find resources and tools for individuals, schools, campuses and communities. For more, visit <a href="http://www.carbc.ca">www.carbc.ca</a>.

Club drugs include ecstasy (MDMA), methamphetamine, GHB and ketamine and Rohypnol. They’re called “club drugs” because they gained popularity at parties and nightclubs, but they can be used anywhere.

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