What happens if a person takes Rohypnol?
A. Ultimately, this drug can cause a person to do and say things she would not normally want to. Because it has no strong taste or odor, victims whose drinks have been poisoned with Rohypnol don’t realize what is happening. Within 10 to 30 minutes after taking Rohypnol, a person may feel dizzy and disoriented. She will become confused and unable to make clear decisions. She may appear to be drunk, have bloodshot eyes and slurred speech. A person will feel too hot and too cold at the same time or feel nauseated. Ultimately, a person will find it difficult to speak and move, as she slowly loses coordination and control of her body before passing out. These effects peak within two hours, and can last up to eight hours. When combined with alcohol, marijuana, cocaine or other drugs, Rohypnol is particularly dangerous because it leaves the victim with no memory of what has happened. “Blackouts” lasting eight to 24 hours are commonly reported among victims who become intoxicated on a combinat
