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Rohypnol
(commonly known as date
rape drug)
Benzodiazepines
Triazolam
Temazepam
Nitrazepam
 Rohypnol
is an expensive drug intended for use in treating sleep disorders, such
as insomnia.
What
is it?
• The effects are similar to valium, but 10
times the strength. Rohypnol is sold on prescription in bubble packs of
1 or 2 mg doses (usually in the form of white tablets with the word ROCHE
written across) It has been slipped into drinks to cause a sedative effect
earning a reputation as "the
date rape drug".
• Due to it's cheap street price, rohypnol
abuse has become increasingly widespread amongst teens, college students,
and club goers. Because rohypnol dissolves quickly in drinks and produces
no odour or taste. It often leads to blackouts when mixed with alcohol,
it has been known as the date rape drug. Despite the manufacturers's
attempt to counter this problem by adding blue dye and making it slower
to dissolve, there are plenty of rohypnol that contain no such warning
ingredients.
Effects
• Rohypnol takes effect within 20 to 30 minutes
of administration and lasts up to 8 hours. It acts as a sedative by inducing
amnesia, relaxing the muscles, and slowing down psychomotor responses.
•
Tolerance is likely with repeated use, which means you need more to get
the same effect.
•
If combined with heroin, it can enhance the high. If combined with cocaine,
Rohypnol can mellow out the kick. If combined with alcohol, rohypnol can
increase the feeling of drunkenness and lower inhibitions.
The risks
• Continued abuse of rohynol can result in
physical dependency. Kicking a habit at this stage can be very difficult.
Withdrawal symptoms may include headaches, muscle pain, confusion to hallucinations
and even convulsions. Seizures may occur up to a week after users have
quit.
• Experts advise controlling withdrawal under
medical supervision. If you're abusing rohynol or other benzodiazepine.
Consult your doctor before trying to kick the habit.
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