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Rohypnol Bellik Bolkeim Period.1
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What does the Rohypnol look like?
Some kind of pill Could also turn it to powder
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What kind of paraphernalia is usually associated with the use of Rohypnol?
Rohypnol is generally taken in pill form (it is rarely crushed and snorted). Rohypnol is extremely powerful (about 5 times as powerful as Valium). Even a small dose can affect the user for 8 to 12 hours, also needles could be use.
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What are the short-term effects of the drug
What are the short-term effects of the drug? How does it affect the body? Amnesia is the most common side-effect of Rohypnol. Other common side effects include: Relaxation or sedation of the body Vomiting and headache Difficulty breathing and nausea. Rapid mood swings and violent outbursts of temper Breathing and heart rate slow down to dangerous levels Comas and seizures (especially when combined with amphetamines) Harsh withdrawal symptoms like insomnia, anxiety, tremors and sweating. Memory loss Death Overdose is a very real possibility when Rohypnol is combined with alcohol or any other sedating drug. Rohypnol also severely impairs a user's ability to drive or operate machinery.
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What are the long-term effects on the body?
General learning can be affected when sedatives like Rohypnol are taken for prolonged periods. It also causes tolerance and dependence when used regularly Some of the danger signs are: You use it more frequently. You need more and more to get the same effect. You become preoccupied with using it. You spend more money than you have on getting the drug. You miss class, fail to complete assignments, or miss other obligations. You make new friends who do it and neglect old friends who don't. You find it's hard to be happy or to relax without it. You have headaches or trouble sleeping without it. These symptoms can occur a week or more after cessation of use and may include: Headache and muscle pain Extreme anxiety, tension, restlessness, confusion, and irritability Numbness and tingling of the extremities Hallucinations, delirium, convulsions, seizures or shock
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What is the penalty for having this drug in your possession
What is the penalty for having this drug in your possession? Explain the laws and types of penalties involved. Yes, Rohypnol is illegal in the U.S. Rohypnol is a schedule IV drugs are considered to have a lower potential for abuse but still can lead to limited physical or psychological dependence. In addition, in 1996 the U.S. Sentencing Commission increased the penalties associated with the possession, trafficking, and distribution of Rohypnol to those of a schedule I substance.(Schedule I substances include heroin, marijuana, and MDMA)
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What are other names for Rohypnol?
BRAND NAMES Rohypnol STREET NAMES Forget-me pill Mexican Valium R2 Roche Roofies Roofinol Rope Rophies
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