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Rohypnol

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

ROHYPNOL

"ROOFIES"

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
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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
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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.
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