How is 'Viper' associated with drug abuse?

in October of 1993, actor River Phoenix died from a drug overdose outside a West Hollywood club called The Viper Room. Phoenix was at the Viper that night to perform onstage with close friend Flea of the Red Hot Chilly Peppers. His brother, Joachin Phoenix, was there, also. read more

in October of 1993, actor River Phoenix died from a drug overdose outside a West Hollywood club called The Viper Room. Phoenix was at the Viper that night to perform onstage with close friend Flea of the Red Hot Chilly Peppers. His brother, Joachin Phoenix, was there, also. The Viper Room is still around, just a block away from Whisky a go go. read more

GHB is a potentially dangerous drug, associated with coma and seizure-like activity. Currently, GHB has no accepted medical use, and the FDA prohibits its manufacture and sale. Physicians should be alerted to the adverse effects of GHB because abuse may become more widespread as reports of its euphoric effects increase experimentation. read more