Rohypnol

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Rohypnol

• Kaitlin Guy

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Rohypnol

• Mexican Valium
• Roach-2
• Forget Pill
• Trip-and-Fall
• Mind-Eraser

• Flunitrazepam
• Roofies
• R2
• Roche
• Roachies

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Brief History

• First synthesized 1970s
• Hoffmann-La Roche- Swiss health care company
• First entered the commercial market in Europe in
  1975
• Used in hospitals when deep sedation was needed

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Rohypnol

• Legal in 50 states
• Mexico and other countries in South America,
  Europe and Asia
• Not approved by the United States Food and Drug
  Administration

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Rohypnol

• Belongs to Benzodiazepines family of medication
• Same family as Valium, Librium, and Xanax
• Slows down brain activity and slows down the
  whole central nervous system

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Physiological Effects

• Decreased blood pressure
• Visual disturbances
• Confusion
• Urinary retention
• Drowsiness
• Dizziness

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Psychological Effects

• Complete or partial amnesia
• Aggression
• Loss of memory
• Prolonged blackouts
• Impaired judgement

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Effects

• Effects begin within thirty minutes of taking
  pill
• Peak within 2 hours and can continue for up to 8
  hours
• Schedule IV Drug
• Can result in psychological and physical
  dependence

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Rohypnol

• White pill with the word Roche and the number 1
  or 2 on one side
• Colorless, odorless and flavorless pill that is
  easily dissolved in drinks

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Rohypnol and Alcohol

• Combination of Rohypnol and alcohol induce a
  blackout with memory loss and a decrease in
  resistance
• Date Rape Drug
• People can be consuming the drug without even
  knowing it

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Date-Rape Drug

• Many people- especially women are at risk for
  this date-rape drug
• Remember..
• Never keep drink unattended
• Do not take drinks from people you dont know