What are the effects of rohypnol on the victim?
• lower blood pressure • sleepiness • muscle relaxation or loss of muscle control • visual disturbances • loss of consciousness • problems talking • inability to remember what happened while drugged • nausea Q. Is Rohypnol addictive? A. Yes. You can become physically dependent on this drug. Withdrawal symptoms include headache, muscle pain, confusion, hallucinations and convulsions. Seizures can occur up to a week after you stop using Rohypnol. Q. Why is Rohypnol called a “date rape” drug? A. Because of its ability to make victims lose self control and forget what happened during significant periods of time, Rohypnol has been used by criminals to rape unsuspecting victims. Girls and women around the country have reported being raped after Rohypnol was slipped into their drink by their attacker, causing them to let down their guard, fall asleep, or even become unconscious. Because it has no taste or odor, the victims usually don’t realize what is happening. Rohypnol also has been called
