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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”, “Forget-Me Pill”, and “Rope.”. The Origin and a Description of Rohypnol.

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Rohypnol, the Depressant

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  1. Rohypnol, the Depressant Is it medical? Is it just another drug used to make you feel “better?”

  2. The Street Names of Rohypnol • Most commonly known as the date rape drug. • Also known as “Roofies”, “Roche”, “Forget-Me Pill”, and “Rope.”

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. The Drug Category of Rohypnol • Rohypnol is a very strong depressant • The drugs in this category all depress the central nervous system

  6. 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

  7. Long-Term Effects • Produces physical and psychological dependence • The body parts that are affected are the arms, legs, head, and stomach

  8. The Medical Usage of Rohypnol • The drug can be used for seducing • It is not a prescription or an over-the-counter drug

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. Where To Get Help • You can go to a rehab center • You can call the Addiction Treatment Help Line

  12. 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/rohypnol_fact_sheet.htm>

  13. 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/rohypnol-street-names>

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