Rohypnol

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Rohypnol

• AKA
• Ruffies
• Roofies

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Background

• flunitrazepam (a benzodiazepine), a very potent
  tranquilizer similar in nature to valium
  (diazepam), but many times stronger.
• Illicit use started in Europe in the late 1970s
• It didnt surface in America until early 1990s.
• Used for sever insomnia/ no medical use in US
• Schedule I Drug.
• Legally made and Sold in Europe and Mexico

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Effects of ROOFIES

• Pharmacological Effects
• Depressant
• Sedation
• Muscle Relaxation
• Reduction of Anxiety
• Prevention of Convulsions
• Takes 20 min for effects
• Effects Last as long as 12 hours.

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What it Looks Like
Effects on the Body/Person

• Olive Green Oblong Tablet (542)
• Has a visible die when put in liquid
• Sells for 4 or more on the street

• reduced inhibition and judgment,
• slurred speech
• weakness and staggering
• Dizziness
• Confusion
• severe drowsiness
• visual disturbances
• amnesia.

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Street Slang

• Roofies,
• Rophies
• Roche
• Forget-me Pill
• Circles
• Mexican Valium
• Rib
• Roach-2
• Roopies
• Rope
• Ropies
• Ruffies
• Roaches

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Attention Be Aware

• Has no Medical Use in the US
• The effects of alcohol and other drugs are
  increases dramatically with use.
• Is sold in original packaging makes it look
  legal.

• Used Primarily by Teenagers and Young Adults.
• Since 1997, the pills dissolve slowly and turn
  drinks blue, green, or murky.
• Over 1000s of People a year have reported date
  rape.

WATCH YOUR DRINK
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Sources

• http//www.emergency.com/roofies.htm
• http//www.pelinks4u.org/index.htm
• http//www.camh.net/About_Addiction_Mental_Health/
  Drug_and_Addiction_Information/rohypnol_dyk.html
• http//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flunitrazepam
• http//www.streeetdrugs.org