Date Rape DrugsDate Rape Drugs

RohypnolRohypnol

GHB GHB

KetamineKetamine

Rohypnol (flunitrazepam)Rohypnol (flunitrazepam)

most commonly known as a date-rape most commonly known as a date-rape drug, continues to be abused among drug, continues to be abused among teenagers and young adults, usually at teenagers and young adults, usually at raves and nightclubs. raves and nightclubs.

STREET NAMESSTREET NAMES

RoofiesRoofies

RophiesRophies

RocheRoche

Forget-me PillForget-me Pill

CirclesCircles

Mexican Valium, Mexican Valium,

RibRib

Roach-2Roach-2

RoopiesRoopies

RopeRope

RopiesRopies

RuffiesRuffies

RoachesRoaches

RohypnolRohypnol

Amnesia is the most common side-effect Amnesia is the most common side-effect of Rohypnol. of Rohypnol.

Other Side effects Other Side effects

Relaxation or sedation of the Relaxation or sedation of the bodybodyRisk of sexual assaultRisk of sexual assault

Rapid mood swings and Rapid mood swings and violent outbursts of temperviolent outbursts of temper

Breathing and heart rate slow Breathing and heart rate slow down to dangerous levelsdown to dangerous levels

Comas and seizures Comas and seizures (especially when combined (especially when combined with amphetamines)with amphetamines)

Vomiting and headacheVomiting and headache

Difficulty breathing and Difficulty breathing and nausea. nausea.

Harsh withdrawal symptoms Harsh withdrawal symptoms like insomnia, anxiety, tremors like insomnia, anxiety, tremors and sweating.and sweating.

Memory loss Memory loss

DeathDeath

Overdose is a very real possibility when Overdose is a very real possibility when Rohypnol is combined with alcohol or any Rohypnol is combined with alcohol or any other sedating drug. Rohypnol also other sedating drug. Rohypnol also severely impairs a user's ability to drive or severely impairs a user's ability to drive or operate machinery. operate machinery.

Rohypnol Rohypnol

Rohypnol may cause users to feel Rohypnol may cause users to feel intoxicated; they may have slurred speech, intoxicated; they may have slurred speech, impaired judgment, and difficulty walking. impaired judgment, and difficulty walking.

The effects are often felt within 10 minutes The effects are often felt within 10 minutes and can last up to 8 hours. and can last up to 8 hours.

Rohypnol can cause deep sedation, Rohypnol can cause deep sedation, respiratory distress, and blackouts that respiratory distress, and blackouts that can last up to 24 hours. can last up to 24 hours.

RohypnolRohypnol

Colorless and odorlessColorless and odorless

It has been linked to numerous incidents It has been linked to numerous incidents of sexual assault because it is a fast-of sexual assault because it is a fast-acting sleeping pill that can be slipped into acting sleeping pill that can be slipped into a drink and leave the victim with little or no a drink and leave the victim with little or no memory of the incident. memory of the incident.

RohypnolRohypnol

The drug has been changed to leave The drug has been changed to leave telltale blue floating particles when mixed telltale blue floating particles when mixed with liquids. with liquids.

If you see these in your drink, do not drink If you see these in your drink, do not drink it.it.

GHBGHB

odorless and colorless liquid odorless and colorless liquid

slightly salty tasteslightly salty taste

It is classified as a sedative It is classified as a sedative

GHBGHB

used as a general anesthetic in Europeused as a general anesthetic in Europe

illegal in the USillegal in the US

it can be slipped into a victim's drink, it can be slipped into a victim's drink, causing dizziness, confusion, drowsiness causing dizziness, confusion, drowsiness and sometimes loss of consciousness. and sometimes loss of consciousness.

GHBGHB

When GHB is combined with alcohol, it is When GHB is combined with alcohol, it is especially dangerous because alcohol especially dangerous because alcohol increases the effect of the drugincreases the effect of the drug

GHBGHB

Before GHB became illegal, it was Before GHB became illegal, it was marketed to bodybuilders as a product to marketed to bodybuilders as a product to release growth hormone and build release growth hormone and build muscles. muscles. There is no evidence that it produces this There is no evidence that it produces this effect. effect. GHB was also marketed as an "herbal" GHB was also marketed as an "herbal" supplement to help with sleep and supplement to help with sleep and depression.depression.

How is GHB Used?How is GHB Used?

GHB is generally taken in a liquid form, GHB is generally taken in a liquid form, though it is sometimes found in powder, though it is sometimes found in powder, tablet, or capsules.tablet, or capsules.

The effects of the drug begin 10 to 20 The effects of the drug begin 10 to 20 minutes after taking it and last up to 4 minutes after taking it and last up to 4 hours. hours.

GHBGHB

Since in its liquid form the strength of GHB Since in its liquid form the strength of GHB varies, and people's reactions to vary, it is varies, and people's reactions to vary, it is very easy to take a dangerous dose of this very easy to take a dangerous dose of this drug. drug.

Why do people take GHB Why do people take GHB

GHB can produce hallucinations and GHB can produce hallucinations and feelings of relaxation and euphoria. feelings of relaxation and euphoria.

People who use GHB also report feeling People who use GHB also report feeling increased energy, feeling affectionate and increased energy, feeling affectionate and sociable, mild disinhibition and enhanced sociable, mild disinhibition and enhanced sexual experience. sexual experience.

KetamineKetamine

Injectable anestheticInjectable anesthetic

It is most commonly used by veterinarians It is most commonly used by veterinarians on large animals today.on large animals today.

In the 1980s it began to be used In the 1980s it began to be used recreationally as an intoxicant. recreationally as an intoxicant.

Ketamine Street NamesKetamine Street Names

Special KSpecial K

Vitamin K Vitamin K

Cat Valiums Cat Valiums

KetamineKetamine

Ketamine is either sold as a dry white Ketamine is either sold as a dry white powder or a clear liquid (in its original powder or a clear liquid (in its original pharmaceutical packaging). pharmaceutical packaging).

The powder is made by drying the liquid. The powder is made by drying the liquid. The residue from this drying process is The residue from this drying process is then crushed and snorted in small doses then crushed and snorted in small doses (called bumps).(called bumps).

KetamineKetamine

In rare cases it is injected intramuscularly In rare cases it is injected intramuscularly or smoked with tobacco or marijuana.or smoked with tobacco or marijuana.

Whether smoked or snorted, the effects Whether smoked or snorted, the effects begin in a few minutes and lasts less than begin in a few minutes and lasts less than an hour. an hour.

KetamineKetamine

In large doses it produces effects in In large doses it produces effects in humans similar to phencyclidine (PCP) humans similar to phencyclidine (PCP) such as dream-like dissociative states and such as dream-like dissociative states and hallucinations. hallucinations. It has a number of contradictory effects, It has a number of contradictory effects, including stimulant, sedative, anesthetic, including stimulant, sedative, anesthetic, and hallucinogenic properties.and hallucinogenic properties. Users describe feeling like they are drunk, Users describe feeling like they are drunk, stoned, and tripping all at once. stoned, and tripping all at once.

KetamineKetamine

Ketamine can also put users in a state Ketamine can also put users in a state called a "k-hole" where they become called a "k-hole" where they become unable to move or communicate and feel unable to move or communicate and feel very far away from their body. very far away from their body.

Many users find this frightening and Many users find this frightening and disturbing. disturbing.

KetamineKetamine

Because it can render the user unable to Because it can render the user unable to move, it has also been used as a date move, it has also been used as a date rape drug. rape drug.

Dangerous Side EffectsDangerous Side Effects

It is difficult to regulate a "dose" of It is difficult to regulate a "dose" of ketamine, and there is only a slight ketamine, and there is only a slight difference in dose between the desired difference in dose between the desired effects and an overdose. effects and an overdose.

Ketamine is a depressant at higher doses Ketamine is a depressant at higher doses and can dangerously reduce heart rate and can dangerously reduce heart rate and respiratory function. and respiratory function.

Combining ketamine with other Combining ketamine with other depressants, like alcohol, valium, or GHBdepressants, like alcohol, valium, or GHB,, can lead to serious medical can lead to serious medical consequences.consequences.

It can also produce delirium, amnesia, It can also produce delirium, amnesia, impaired motor function or depression at impaired motor function or depression at high doses. high doses.

Get Help ImmediatelyGet Help Immediately

Date Rape Drugs leave the body's system Date Rape Drugs leave the body's system relatively quickly, they are not easily relatively quickly, they are not easily detected by medical tests.detected by medical tests.

It is important to tell a medical provider It is important to tell a medical provider that you suspect you have been given a that you suspect you have been given a date rape drug so that you can get date rape drug so that you can get appropriate medical help.appropriate medical help.

Remember that illegal drugs are Remember that illegal drugs are produced in underground labs produced in underground labs and you can never be sure what's and you can never be sure what's in the drug or how strong it isin the drug or how strong it is . .