Epidemiology of recreational drug toxicity in a nightclub environment.
Data on 173 individuals with recreational drug toxicity requiring "medical" assistance in a large urban nightclub was collected from September 2007 to January 2008. Clubbers required assistance following use of a variety of recreational drugs, particularly gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB), gammabutyrolactone (GBL), and ketamine. The majority of individuals were not first-time recreational drug users, and a significant proportion have recurrent recreational drug toxicity requiring assistance. Limitations related to data collection are discussed. Further studies are needed to investigate the use brief interventions in those with problem recreational drug use within the nightclub environment.
Wood
David M
DM
Guy's and St Thomas' Poisons Unit, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK. david.wood@gstt.nhs.uk
Nicolaou
Michelle
M
Dargan
Paul I
PI
D000328:Adult; D064420:Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions / Q000453:epidemiology*; D004632:Emergency Medical Services / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D013287:Illicit Drugs / Q000506:poisoning*; D007899:Leisure Activities; D008131:London / Q000453:epidemiology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D055815:Young Adult
D013287:Illicit Drugs