- About Rohypnol
- Rohypnol is a fast acting sedative, and is also known as the "date rape drug". It comes in the form of a small white pill. In its normal low dose, Rohypnol has 7 times the sedative effect of Valium.
- Use
- The pill is small and can be swallowed. Illicitly, it is typically slipped in a drink and dissolved.
- Street names
- Roofie, The forget me pill, R2, rope
- Risks
- Higher doses can produce anterograde amnesia (a form of memory loss where new events are not transferred to long-term memory), loss of muscle control, and loss of consciousness. Can also cause a reduction in blood pressure, visual disturbances, dizziness and confusion, urinary retention, or aggressive behavior.
- Warning
- Rohypnol can be addictive with chronic use.
Never leave a drink unattended!
