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Ruffies

Ruffies They’re called "roofies," "R-2s," "rib," "rope," "The Club Drug," "Mexican Valium." The clinical name is Flunitrazepam, but it’s the effect that is important. It’s called the "date rape drug" because one of its most frightening and dangerous uses is to commit sexual assault: a drug slipped into a drink without the victim’s knowledge. Roofies are tasteless, colorless, odorless, and they dissolve in liquid within seconds. When the drug is taken or ingested alone it creates a drunk-like state; when used with other drugs such as alcohol it can become a lethal mix. A year before he killed himself, rock star Kurt Cobain was in a coma and nearly died after taking Rohypnol. The effects include dizziness, confusion, stomach upset, temporary paralysis, blackout and amnesia. The drug renders its victim helpless: there is loss of control, loss of inhibitions, an inability to know what’s happening. Effects begin within a few minutes and last up to 12 hours, depending on the amount The victim goes in and out of consciousness, aware of some things, totally unaware of others. It’s the perfect agenda for sexual assault on an unwilling victim The drug is odorless, tasteless, and colorless. You simply cannot tell if a roofie has been There have been numerous reports of rapes following use of the drug by unknowing victims. Because of the potential for abuse, observe these precautions: 1. Never accept a drink from someone you don’t know and TRUST. Order sealed drinks you can open yourself. Watch the bartender make your drink and don’t use wait-people. 2. Never leave your drink unattended. ALWAYS keep your drink in your hand, Take your drink to the rest room with you, or’ Give your drink to someone you know you can trust. If you do leave your drink unattended, order a new one. Tell your friends where you are at a party. Never leave without accounting for those you came with. Watch your friends’ drinks if they’re not alert. Have a designated driver. 4. If you hear someone in your group kidding about "date drugs," pay attention: often someone planning to use a drug jokes about it, trying to get a reaction from others. This should be a warning: leave the company of that person. 5. The drug may be added to punch at social gatherings; the women then are 6. Tell your date you’re aware of the drug and that even possession of the drug in the United States is a federal crime. REMEMBER: You are your own best protector. The drug is classified as a depressant, but Flunitrazepam can induce aggressive behavior or excitability in some users. The extremely addictive properties of roofies result in dependence. Once that has developed, withdrawing from the drug can produce strong symptoms: *headaches, muscle pain, extreme anxiety * tension, confusion * hallucinations, irritability * numbness, convulsions, heart failure Roofies are NEVER safe and the drug can be detected through urinalysis testing This is a relatively new drug in the northwest. It’s imported from Mexico and Europe. It cannot be legally manufactured or sold in the United States, but is available through Since 1995 Rohypnol has been a major concern for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Because of reports of abuse the drug is now being moved from a Schedule III to the most serious Schedule I category. The DEA has compiled more than 2,300 documented cases of Rohypnol abuse. There are efforts now to lengthen sentences for offenders who use the drug to commit Manufactured by Hoffman-Roche Pharmaceuticals, the drug may be in "bubble paks" or on paper similar to tabs of LSD. The tablet is about the size of an aspirin, and can be The drug is very similar to Valium with three major exceptions: Roofies are extremely addictive and they are TEN TIMES the strength of Valium. There is evidence that even one hit of roofies can create an extremely strong addiction. Withdrawal symptoms may occur within three to five days after ingestion, There are NO circumstances under which roofies are legal in the United States, and anyone possessing them is subject to criminal prosecution. Bibliography:

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