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| Date Rape |
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| Risk Factors |
| A Top 10 Fact Sheet on Date Rape |
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| No one wants to be rape, no one asks to be raped, and each one of us can learn how to protect ourselves, and if one is raped, one should know what they can do. |
| BE SAFE! |
| Date Rape Drugs: |
| Why do these drugs make effective date rape drugs? |
| So how do you know if you have fallen victim to a rape using a date rape drug? |
| Protecting Yourself from Date Rape Drugs |
| Rohypnol |
| Gamma Hydroxy Butyrate |
| Ketamine Hydrochloride |
| Ecstasy |
| � The heaviest concentrations of GHB have been found in California, Texas, Georgia, and Florida.
� Rohypnol has been encountered by U.S. law enforcement agencies in Southern States from California to Florida. Authorities in Texas and Florida have observed the most significant activity involving Rohypnol. � In the United States, Rohypnol is used widely in Texas where it is popular among high school students. Rohypnol is reported to be readily available in the Miami area, and epidemiologists from that area have stated that it is South Florida�s fastest growing drug problem. � Two thirds of patients for GHB ingestion are aged 18-25 years � Ecstasy abuse as increased 500 percent over a five-year period. |
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| What to Do After a Rape |
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| Advice on Self Defense |
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| Practical womens self defense products |
| * Stun Guns
* Pepper Spray * Mace Defensive Sprays * Personal Alarms * Safety Lights |
| An important tip to keep in mind is that items that are too bulky may be difficult to use quickly and effectively, so consider that when choosing a self defense product. |
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| One of the most important factors in keeping yourself safe is to be aware, be aware of your sourrondings, who is around you and what is going on around you. |
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| Four Self-Defense Tips
TIP #1 - USE YOUR HEAD TIP #2 - ALWAYS HAVE A TOOL HANDY TIP #3 - MOVE ALONG A TRIANGLE TIP #4 - ALWAYS ADVANCE WHEN YOU SHOULD RETREAT |
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| BE SAFE! |