Club Drugs

The purpose of this course is to allow healthcare professionals to effectively identify, diagnose, treat, and provide appropriate referrals for patients who use club drugs. In addition, members of the public may use this course to enhance their personal knowledge of the subject matter presented.

Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

1. Outline the history of club drug use.
2. Discuss the epidemiology of club drug use in the United States.
3. Outline the pharmacology, clinical effects, and treatment of MDMA abuse.
4. Describe the pharmacology, clinical effects, and treatment of GHB and ketamine abuse.
5. Discuss the pharmacology, clinical effects, and treatment of flunitrazepam abuse, including its association with the facilitation of sexual assault.
6. Describe the importance of utilizing an interpreter when assessing club drug use in non-English- proficient patients.

This 3-hour continuing education course is available for download for professional development; if continuing education credit is desired, please see instructions included in eBook.