ROHYPNOL

By: Leslie Rueda

Names

Common Name: Flunitrazepam Chemical Name: 6-(2-fluorophenyl)-

2methyl-9-nitro-2,5-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undeca-5,8,10,12-tetraen-3one

Chemical Formula: C16H12FN3O3

Street Names: Roofies, Forget-me Pill, Date Rape Drug

Classification

Rohypnol is a depressant that belongs to Schedule IV, meaning it has a low potential for abuse

History

It was first synthesized in Europe by Hoffman-La Roche

It first appeared in the U.S. in the early 1990’s

The drug has been shipped into the U.S. through international mail or carrier services from other countries

Production

Rohypnol contains ingredients that slow down the brain and body

It’s easily obtainable making it very widespread

Detection Rohypnol is tested for in the urine within

72 hours using analytic tests

The User

Common Users: -High school students -College Students-Heroin Users-Cocaine Users

High school and college students use it for recreational purposes, when they go to raves or clubs

Cocaine and Heroine users take Rohypnol to counteract the side-effects of the Cocaine and Heroin

Affects

It can be: -taken orally -injected-snorted-smoked with weed

It impairs motor skills Abusers can develop a physical and

psychological addiction within weeks or months after the first time using it

It does not have medicinal value in the U.S, but it is used as an anesthetic in other countries

Risks

Psychological Effects •Physical Effects-anxiety -drowsiness-confusion -slurred speech-aggressiveness -nausea -memory impairment -headaches

An overdose typically occurs after ingesting about 7 tablets

Consequences

Treatments-group counseling -cognitive behavior training therapy -detoxification

If found with the possession of Rohypnol the maximum sentence is 3yrs. in prison

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