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Rohypnol
(Flunitrazapam)*
Nicknamed "roofies", "Roach-Z", "Rache"
A sedative with approximately 10 times the potency of Valium
Round, white, and slightly smaller than aspirin
Easily accessible and inexpensive ($0.50-$3.00 a pill)
Occurs 20-30 minutes after administration and can last longer than 8 hours
Adverse effects: loss of memory, impaired judgement, dizziness, decreased blood pressure, drowsiness, visual disturbances, confusion, gastrointestinal disturbances, and urinary retention
Manufacturers are reformulating the drug to make it more detectable, it will turn light drinks blue and darker drinks will appear cloudy. It will also dissolve slowly and form small pieces
* taken from a pamphlet by Alyssa Wellens titled "Date Rape Drugs: You Could Be Next" (Nov 2000)
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