What are date rape drugs?
There are several different types of date rape drugs, and the most common is GHB (gamma hydroxybutyrate). GHB can be made in a liquid or powder form, and its effects can be felt within 15 minutes of ingestion. Depending on the dosage, the effects can be different. A smaller dosage can intensify an alcohol-like buzz, and a higher dose can cause death. Other effects include becoming sexually aggressive, an out of body feeling, vomiting, memory loss, shallow breathing, and seizures. GHB is especially dangerous if it is not made properly or if mixed with alcohol and can result in death. Another date rape drug is called Rohypnol, or “roofies”. The effects of this drug can be felt within 20-30 minutes, and it is dangerous because roofies are colorless, odorless, and tasteless, which means one would not be able to taste roofies in water. Some of the effects of roofies are disorientation, short-term memory loss, extreme intoxification, reduced inhibitions, and blacking out.
These are drugs that are sometimes used to assist a sexual assault. Sexual assault is any type of sexual activity that a person does not agree to. It can include touching that is not okay; putting something into the vagina; sexual intercourse; rape; and attempted rape. These drugs are powerful and dangerous. They can be slipped into your drink when you are not looking. The drugs often have no color, smell, or taste, so you can’t tell if you are being drugged. The drugs can make you become weak and confused—or even pass out—so that you are unable to refuse sex or defend yourself. If you are drugged, you might not remember what happened while you were drugged. Date rape drugs are used on both females and males. The three most common date rape drugs are: • Rohypnol (roh-HIP-nol). Rohypnol is the trade name for flunitrazepam (FLOO-neye-TRAZ-uh-pam). Abuse of two similar drugs appears to have replaced Rohypnol abuse in some parts of the United States.
These are drugs that are sometimes used to assist a sexual assault. Sexual assault is any type of sexual activity that a person does not agree to. It can include touching that is not okay; putting something into the vagina; sexual intercourse; rape; and attempted rape. These drugs are powerful and dangerous. They can be slipped into your drink when you are not looking. The drugs often have no color, smell, or taste, so you can’t tell if you are being drugged. The drugs can make you become weak and confused — or even pass out — so that you are unable to refuse sex or defend yourself. If you are drugged, you might not remember what happened while you were drugged. Date rape drugs are used on both females and males. The three most common date rape drugs are: • Rohypnol (roh-HIP-nol). Rohypnol is the trade name for flunitrazepam (FLOO-neye-TRAZ-uh-pam). Abuse of two similar drugs appears to have replaced Rohypnol abuse in some parts of the United States. These are: clonazepam (marketed as
A. The term “date rape” drug refers to illegal drugs that are sometimes used to overpower victims and sexually assault them. Presently, the two most common date rape drugs are gamma-hydroxybutyrate and flunitrazepam (also known as Rohypnol). Gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB) has been associated with sexual assault in cities throughout the country. Use of GHB appears to be on the increase. In the year 2000 there were about 5,000 reports of intoxication due to GHB in emergency rooms. Banned by the FDA since 1990, this drug makes its victim unable to resist an attack and also causes memory loss. Police departments have reported its use during spring-break beach festivals. In Michigan, a 15-year-old girl died after taking the drug, and several teenagers have been hospitalized elsewhere in the country. It is also called “G,” “Georgia Home Boy,” “liquid ecstasy” (not to be confused with ecstasy), “somatomax,” “scoop,” or “grievous bodily harm.” Back to top GHB: Q. What does GHB look like? GHB is a
