The “date rape drug” Flunitrazepam

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times stronger than Valium. - Sedation, muscle relaxation, reduction in anxiety, hypnotic and prevention of convulsions. -The effects of Rohypnol appear 15 to 20 minutes after administration. -Last approximately four to six hours. Residual effects can be found up to 12 hours. Club scene

History Swiss pharmaceutical company Hoffman-La Roche Roche modified basic benzodiazepine structure and introduced a number of tranquilizers 1960s and 1970s, including Rohypnol in Widely prescribed sedative-hypnotic in Western Europe Legal in many countries. not approved for manufacture/sale in the United States. Reports of Rohypnol misuse in Europe surfaced in the 1970s.

Schedule rating In 1983, flunitrazepam was placed into Schedule IV. In March 1995, flunitrazepam was moved to Schedule III requiring more thorough record keeping on its licit distribution. increases in seizures and abuse of this drug, possibility of placing flunitrazepam into Schedule I. A Schedule I drug equals a high potential for abuse. No current accepted medical use in treatment, lack of accepted levels of safety for use under medical supervision.

Physiological A drowsy, relaxed feeling similar to being drunk. Muscles feel relaxed and speech may be slurred. Blood pressure can drop dangerously low. Fearlessness/loss of inhibitions, impaired judgment, impaired coordination, confusion/disorientation, nausea, dizziness and unsteady walk May cause aggression and excitability. Nearly all teenage juvenile offenders had committed violent crimes. Reported increased feelings of power and self-esteem, reduced fear and insecurity, and an increased sense that "everything was possible"

Psychological Rohypnol causes amnesia — remembering little that happened Alcohol causes symptoms to be more severe, "blackouts" When the drug leaves the body: drowsy, confused, and dizzy for hours/days afterward. Memories of the previous eight hours Are hazy and dream like. Reported disturbing memories of feeling paralyzed, powerless, and unable to resist. A feeling of separation from their bodies. These hazy recollections can cause a great deal of mental stress and fear

Side Effects Withdrawal symptoms, including headache, muscle pain, extreme anxiety, tension, restlessness, confusion, and irritability. Numbness, tingling of the extremities, loss of identity, hallucinations, delirium, convulsions, shock, and cardiovascular collapse also may occur. The drug may also cause insomnia when taken at high doses or when taken chronically by abusers who have become physically dependent. day after, many report what feels like the worst hangover they have ever had. (24-48 hours) Used as “date Rape” drug. Victims taken advantage of under influence.

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