Transcript Roofies - Misty Masse

By: Misty Masse’
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A prescription sedative/depressant belonging to
the Benzodiazepine family of drugs - it is
produced worldwide by Hoffman-La Roche, Inc.
The generic name for Rohypnol is Flunitrazepam.
This drug is not manufactured or approved for
use in North America but can be found as a street
drug.
The drug comes in pill form in .5, 1 and 2
milligram dosages.
It is tasteless, colorless and odorless and can be
crushed and added to any drink, including water,
without detection.
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Rohypnol is a benzodiazepine. It contains
ingredients that slow down the brain and body.
Rohypnol is stronger than other
benzodiazepines, such as Valium, Xanax, and
Halcion.
In low doses, Rohypnol sedates and relaxes the
user.
In higher doses it causes sleep and can
incapacitate a person who has consumed it.
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Roofies
Roche
Rope
Ruffies
R-2
Roaches
Rib
Forget-me Pill
Mexican Valium
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It is a depressant, which means it decreases
activity in the brain and the rest of the body.
It is often referred to as a sedative-hypnotic as
well, because it calms people down and brings
on sleep.
In addition, Roofies causes muscles to relax,
eases anxiety, and reduces the severity of
seizure conditions.
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They begin 10-30 minutes after ingestion, peak
within 2 hours and usually last up to 8 hours.
Decreased blood
pressure
Black outs
Loss of memory
Sedation
Tiredness
Muscle relaxation
Problems with vision
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Disorientation
Dizziness
Confusion
Nausea
Nervousness
Aggressive behavior
Fearlessness
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Users can build up a tolerance to Roofie. This
results in the person needing more and more of
the drug to get the same effect as the first time
he or she used it.
Rohypnol abuse can also lead to physical and
psychological dependence; which causes
cravings that can make it very difficult to stop
taking the drug.
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Rohypnol joined the
group of drugs
commonly referred
to as club drugs.
These drugs,
according to the U.S.
Drug Enforcement
Administration
(DEA), include
cocaine, ecstasy
(MDMA), GBL,
GHB, ketamine,
LSD,
methamphetamine,
PCP, and psilocybin.
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Rohypnol comes in pill or
tablet form or as a solution to
be injected.
The pill or tablet is swallowed,
chewed, or put under the
tongue to dissolve slowly.
Less commonly, it is crushed
and snorted or dissolved and
injected.
It is also added to marijuana
and smoked.
Rohypnol comes in doses of 1
or 2 milligrams. And it affects
the user rather quickly.
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Will cause a rapid and
dramatic high.
Mixed with alcohol
will give the same
effects times ten.
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Combining Rohypnol and other depressants, especially
alcohol, is highly dangerous as it increases the risk of
overdose and potentiates the sedative effects of the
drug.
Overdose with Rohypnol can cause nausea and
vomiting, respiratory depression, coma, and death.
Chronic use of the drug can result in physical addiction
and produce withdrawal symptoms similar to other
benzodiazepines when use is discontinued. Abrupt
withdrawal may lead to symptoms of severe anxiety
and insomnia, convulsions, and psychosis.
Less severe symptoms include abdominal pains,
aching, headache, shaking, paranoia, and insomnia.
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Its been used to help ease withdrawal
symptoms from other drugs such as
heroin. Withdrawal symptoms occur
when the user gradually cuts back on
the amount of a drug being taken until
it can be discontinued entirely. Such
symptoms include a variety of physical
and psychological effects, depending on
the drug.
Cocaine users have taken Roofies to
help come down after a drug-using
binge. Specifically, Roofies has been
known to help with the depression that
may occur after using stimulants like
cocaine.
Some use it as a cure for a hangover, the
uncomfortable feeling such as the
pounding headache, upset stomach,
and trembling feelings that often occur
after a bout of heavy drinking.
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It is used in sexual assaults.
 "Date Rape Drugs" Sedative Effects
 Drunk appearance
 Drowsiness
 Light-Headedness
 Staggering
 Confusion
 Vertigo
 Muscle Relaxation
 Visual Disturbances
 Impairment of psychomotor function
 Amnesia that lasts up to 24 hours
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In the late 1990's as an answer to Rohypnol's
popular use as a date rape drug, the
manufacturer voluntarily changed the formula
to change color when it comes in contact with
liquid, but it is still easy to find in it's original
generic formulation. Repeated use of the drug
can lead to dependency.
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When used as to
facilitate sexual assault,
this can leave the victim
with little or no memory
of the assault, the
assailant, or the events
surrounding the
incident. It is therefore
difficult to approximate
how many Rohypnolrelated rapes have
occurred in the US, since
the traceable amounts of
the drug will pass
through the body within
three days of ingestion.
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Never leave your drink unattended. If you
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bowl.
have to go to the bathroom, either finish your
drink or throw it away.
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If someone offers to buy you a drink, go up to
the bar with them to accept the drink.
Beverages that come in sealed containers
(unopened cans or bottles) are much safer
Never drink anything out of a common punch
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Subscribe to the "buddy system": always party
than mixed drinks.
with one or more friends, and keep an eye on
If you order a mixed drink, watch the person
each other. If someone begins to appear "too
who mixes it.
drunk," get them to a safe place. More than one
Do not take any open beverages, including
alcohol, from someone you do not know well
and trust.
attempted Rohypnol rape has been prevented
by watchful friends.
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Dealers
Raves
Bars
Clubs
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