What are designer drugs and why is there so much concern for these illegal substances? Designer drugs are substances that are made in a lab or on the street, and they are chemically created by people rather than being derived from natural plants and typical sources. When designer drugs are purchased and used the user does not really know what they are taking, since there is no quality control process and the amount of various chemicals in the drug can be different with each batch. Some of the most common designer drugs on the street today include crystal meth, ecstasy, GHB, and ketamine. Street chemists are always trying to stay one step ahead of the government and law enforcement, because it takes some time for these agencies to learn about new designer drugs and to make these substances illegal.
Designer drugs are very dangerous. They can lead to serious and permanent injury or even death, and this can occur even when it is the first time that the drug is used. These illegal substances are often referred to as club drugs or party drugs but the fact is they are incredibly dangerous and should be avoided at all costs. When alcohol or other drugs are added to the mix the risks and possible side effects of designer drugs can be magnified. There are no scientific studies on the effects of long term or chronic use of designer drugs, and some of these substances can cause the user to overheat. There have been numerous reports of users ending up in local Emergency Rooms, if they are lucky.
