Drug Information Pamphlet (Junwei) Rohypnol.pdf · • Examples: Alcohol, Rohypnol, Ketamine, GHB Rohypnol • A date rape drug • Mostly colorless, odorless, tasteless • Commonly
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24/7 Hotline for Help • 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) • Online: ohl.rainn.org/online
Precautions to avoid getting drugged
• Always watch your drink • Keep your drink covered • Do not become intoxicated to
the point that you are unable to react to your surroundings
• Attend social events with groups of friends
Resources www.drugabuse.org
www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/date-rape-drugs.html
www.cesar.umd.edu/cesar/drugs/rohypnol.asp
If you believe you have been drugged:
• Seek medical help immediately
• Call the police to report your situation
• Get counseling and/or treatment
Rohypnol
What is a date rape drug? • A drug used by individuals to
commit sexual assault • A drug that puts the person using
it at risk for unwanted sexual activity, as it removes the person’s ability to consent to sex
• Examples: Alcohol, Rohypnol, Ketamine, GHB
Rohypnol • A date rape drug • Mostly colorless, odorless,
tasteless • Commonly called “roofies” or the
“Forget Pill”
Fact: Rohypnol may be lethal when mixed with alcohol
Is it legal? • Rohypnol is illegal in the United
States • Possession of the drug is punishable
by a fine and sentence up to 3 years in prison
• Harsher penalties will incur if the drug is used in coordination with sexual assault
Acute Physiological Effects • Muscle relaxation or loss of
muscle control • Difficulty with motor movements • Drunk feeling • Nausea • Inability to remember events
occurred while drugged • Loss of consciousness • Confusion • Vision Problems • Dizziness • Sleepiness • Lower Blood Pressure • Stomach Problems • Death
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