Club Drug (Noun)
Meaning
A controlled substance that is usually taken by young people at dance clubs and raves.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Law enforcement officials are cracking down on the distribution of the club drug ecstasy in high-profile raids on local raves and dance clubs.
- The club drug was popularized in the 1990s and early 2000s by the electronic dance music scene in major cities worldwide.
- A recent study found that the use of certain club drugs such as ketamine and PCP has increased significantly among teenagers.
- Some club drugs can have long-term negative health effects if used regularly, particularly GHB and Rohypnol.
- Parents and health professionals are concerned that the use of club drugs is a gateway to more serious substance abuse issues for many young people.