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Rohypnol
 Rohypnol
is the brand name for a drug called Flunitrazepam, which is a powerful sedative
that depresses the central nervous system. Rohypnol is not legally available for
prescription in the United States, but is legal in 60 countries worldwide for
treatment of insomnia. It comes as a small white tablet with no taste or odor
when dissolved in a drink.
Rohypnol is swallowed as a pill, dissolved in a drink, or snorted. Roofies are
frequently used in combination with alcohol and other drugs. They are sometimes
taken to enhance a heroin high, or to mellow or ease the experience of coming
down from a cocaine or crack high. Used with alcohol, roofies produce
disinhibition and amnesia.
The
drug creates a sleepy, relaxed, and drunk feeling that lasts 2 to 8 hours. Other
effects may include blackouts, with a compete loss of memory, dizziness and
disorientation, nausea, difficulty with motor movements and speaking.
Rohypnol can produce physical and psychological dependence.
Also
known as: Date rape drug, La roche, R2, Rib, Roach, Roofenol, Roofies, Rope,
Rophies, Ruffies, The forget pill
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