What are Rave Clubs?
“Raves” are large all-night dance parties, held in unusual settings like warehouses or railroad yards that feature computer-generated, high volume pulsating music, known as “techno” or “house” music. Rave clubs got their start in England in the late 1980’s and are known for the music and use of drugs like Ecstasy. Rave club goers are known as “Ravers”. All “Ravers” do not consume drugs. The club scene seems to be attracting adolescents from age 13 to young adults in their mid-to-late 20’s. Party announcements can be found posted on colorful fliers, through word of mouth, even on the Internet. The phenomenon known as the “Rave Movement” has been compared to the “Peace & Love Movement” of the 1960 and 1970’s. What substances are being used on the Rave dance scene? There are a variety of substances that have been connected with Rave Clubs. This is a brief list of some of the drugs by slang names and some of their effects: • Ecstasy – (Hallucinogen/stimulant) Ecstasy is a synthetic drug th
