Rohypnol (pronounced row-hip-nole) is a medicine prescribed mainly for the short-term treatment of sleep disorders. It is the brand name of flunitrazepam, and is a benzodiazepine like the tranquillizer diazepam (Valium), yet is 10 times more potent. Street names for Rohypnol include rophies, ropies, ruffies, roofies, roche, R-2, mexican valium, rib, and rope.
It produces sedative effects, including amnesia, muscle relaxation, and the slowing of physical performance. You feel sedated 20 to 30 minutes after taking just one tablet and this lasts for approximately 8 hours.
Typically, Rohypnol is used along with alcohol and other drugs. Users report mixing it with beer to enhance the feeling of drunkenness. This combination also makes you loose your inhibitions and you can suffer from amnesia (loss of memory). It has also been reported to be used in combination with marijuana and cocaine, as well as heroin. It is also used to ease the come down from a cocaine or crack binge.
The use of Rohypnol itself is dangerous, leading to physical and psychological dependence, which increases with dose and duration of use. Withdrawal symptoms include headaches, muscle pain and confusion. Severe withdrawal involving hallucinations and convulsions can occur. Seizures have been reported a week or more after last use.
However, there are other dangers linked to the use of this substance. Rohypnol is typically sold in its original bubble packaging, conveying a sense of legality and security in its use.
A serious danger is the reported use of Rohypnol as a drug of choice for "date rape". Sources in the USA report that the drug is given to females without their consent in order to produce disinhibition. While this specific use may not be pervasive, it is cause for concern.
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