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| What are the street names/slang terms for
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Date rape drug, La roche, R2, Rib, Roach, Roofenol, Roofies, Rope, Rophies, Ruffies, The forget pill. |
| What is 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. |
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What does it look like? |
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A small white tablet with no taste or odor when dissolved in a drink. |
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How is it used? |
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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. |
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What are its short-term effects? |
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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. |
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What are its long-term effects? |
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Rohypnol can produce physical and psychological dependence |
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What is its federal classification? |
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Not Applicable |
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DEA -- Rohypnol is classified as a Schedule IV drug. |
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