ROHYPNOL

HISTORY

• 1972 Europe- Rohypnol was first created by Hoffman-La Roche pharmaceuticals as a sleeping aid and anesthetic.
• 1990s- Rohypnol gained recognition in the US as a club drug

(TYPICAL) USAGE

• Human beings (usually men) slip Rohypnol into an unsuspecting persons drink
• The drug kicks in, and the perpetrator escorts the victim to a more isolated location
• The perpetrator sexually assaults his victim

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• Drug type: benzodiazepines
• Classification: schedule I

SLANG TERMS

• Roofies
• Forget me pill
• Date-rape drugs
• R2
• Roche

PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS

• Dizziness/ nausea
• Amnesia or confusion
• Reduced anxiety
• Sleep distruption

PHYSICAL EFFECTS (SHORT TERM)

• Headaches
• Vomiting
• Impaired coordination, incapacitation
• Difficulty breathing
• Blackouts (when combined with alcohol)

PHYSICAL EFFECTS (LONG TERM)

• Liver damage
• Blackouts (when combined with alcohol)
• Death
• Incapacitation

CAN SOMEONE OVERDOSE?

• Yes, it is possible and occurs accidentally.
• When combined with alcohol or other drugs overdose is easier to achieve.
• Overdose can lead to death especially when taken with alcohol or other drugs .

IS ROHYPNOL ADDICTIVE?

• Yes, because it can lead to physical and psychological dependence.
• Physical and psychological dependence can develop within a few weeks.
• Addiction is very easy to achieve because of this.
• But it is not a drug that people take to have fun.

WHY STUDY ROHYPNOL IN CLASS?

• To be aware of the drug
• Never leave your drink unattended
• Watch the bar tender prepare your drink whatever it may be