ROHYPNOL

HOW IT'S USED

• Classified as a depressant
• Ingested in pill form
• Takes half an hour to take effect
• Effects last 8-12 hours
• Pill usually is put into drinks of unsuspecting victims

SIDE EFFECTS

• Decreases blood pressure
• Drowsiness/sedation
• Memory Loss
• muscle relaxation
• reduction in anxiety
• prevention of convulsions

STATISTICS

• Rohypnol is a tranquilizer about 10 times more potent than Valium
• The drug is popular among college students and at nightclubs or raves
• Often called the "Date rape drug"
• Nearly 2% of high school seniors have tried Rohypnol at least once
• 80% of date rape victims knew the assailant before hand

PENALTY

• Simple possession: prison not more than three years and a fine of not less than $5,000
• Possession with intent to distribute: not less than 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $4 million the prison term is increased to not less than 20 years and up to a life sentence where the crime resulted in death or serious bodily injury to another person.
• It's not legal for prescription in the US.