1. Rohypnol
By: Leslie Rueda

2. Names Common Name: Flunitrazepam
Chemical Name: 6-(2-fluorophenyl)-2methyl-9-nitro- 2,5-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undeca-5,8,10,12-tetraen- 3one
Chemical Formula: C16H12FN3O3
Street Names: Roofies, Forget-me Pill, Date Rape Drug

3. Classification
Rohypnol is a depressant that belongs to Schedule IV, meaning it has a low potential for abuse

4. History It was first synthesized in Europe by Hoffman-La Roche
It first appeared in the U.S. in the early 1990’s
The drug has been shipped into the U.S. through international mail or carrier services from other countries

5. Production
Rohypnol contains ingredients that slow down the brain and body
It’s easily obtainable making it very widespread
Detection
Rohypnol is tested for in the urine within 72 hours using analytic tests

6. The User Common Users: -High school students -College Students
-Heroin Users
-Cocaine Users
High school and college students use it for recreational purposes, when they go to raves or clubs
Cocaine and Heroine users take Rohypnol to counteract the side-effects of the Cocaine and Heroin

7. Affects It can be: -taken orally -injected -snorted -smoked with weed
It impairs motor skills
Abusers can develop a physical and psychological addiction within weeks or months after the first time using it
It does not have medicinal value in the U.S, but it is used as an anesthetic in other countries

8. Risks Psychological Effects •Physical Effects -anxiety -drowsiness
-confusion slurred speech
-aggressiveness -nausea
-memory impairment -headaches
An overdose typically occurs after ingesting about 7 tablets

9. Consequences Treatments -group counseling
-cognitive behavior training therapy
-detoxification
If found with the possession of Rohypnol the maximum sentence is 3yrs. in prison

10. Works Cited
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