Transcript Rohypnol, the Depressant

Rohypnol, the Depressant
Is it medical? Is it just another drug
used to make you feel “better?”
The Street Names of Rohypnol
 Most commonly known as the date rape
drug.
 Also known as “Roofies”, “Roche”, “ForgetMe Pill”, and “Rope.”
The Origin and a Description of
Rohypnol
 Rohypnol is grown worldwide, but mainly
grown in Europe.
 Rohypnol is under the depressant
category
 In the 1970’s, hospitals used Rohypnol as a
sedative agent on patients before doing
surgery.
The Appearance of Rohypnol
 Rohypnol can be in a powder substance,
in a pill form, or dissolved in a drink.
 Rohypnol can enter the body by snorting,
swallowing, or drinking.
The Drug Category of Rohypnol
 Rohypnol is a very strong depressant
 The drugs in this category all depress the
central nervous system
The Short-Term, Immediate
Effects of Rohypnol
 It makes you very sleepy after using
Rohypnol
 Causes the victim to be dizzy, nostalgic,
and sleepy.
 Affects arms, legs, head, and stomach
Long-Term Effects
 Produces physical and psychological
dependence
 The body parts that are affected are the
arms, legs, head, and stomach
The Medical Usage of Rohypnol
 The drug can be used for seducing
 It is not a prescription or an over-thecounter drug
The Legality of Rohypnol
 Illegal in the United States
 The high number of rapes were concluded
that the person was under Rohypnol
 A fine will be made or you will have years
in jail
Statistical Information about
Rohypnol
 1.1% of eighth graders use Rohypnol
 1.5% of seventh graders use Rohypnol
 2.6% of twelfth graders use Rohypnol
Where To Get Help
 You can go to a rehab center
 You can call the Addiction Treatment Help
Line
Works Cited
 Rohypnol. 2011. Drug Guide. 5/9/11
<drugfree.org/drug-guide/rohypnol>
 Hoffman, LaRoche. Fact Sheet. 2011
Department of student health. 5/9/11.
<http:www.bu.edu/police/prevention/roh
ypnol_fact_sheet.htm>
Works Cited
 Rohypnol a “Date Rape” drug. Aug/9/02
safe, sane and consensual. 5/9/11.
http://www.dawn. thot.net/rohypnol.html.
 Rohypnol Abuse Treatment. 2010
Rohypnol addiction center. 5/9/11
<http://rohypnolabusetreatment.com/roh
ypnol-street-names>