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Date Rape Drugs


Often the victim wakes up in a strange room, having no memory of how they got there. However, looking at their missing clothing and feeling sore, they have a feeling that something has gone wrong. Unfortunately this nightmare does happen. In fact, these tasteless, ordorless and colorless drugs are even being used at high school and college parties. These drugs can render a victim incapable of resisting sexual assault. This page was constructed to inform people how to party safe and hopefully avoid a similar situation.

Protection Methods:

  • Educate yourself on what drugs are being used, including their appearance and effects. If you identify a drug, leave that situation immediately and contact the police.
  • Party with the buddy system and make sure to check on your friends.
  • Bring your own drinks that can be tightly covered.
  • Do not accept drinks from anyone other than a bartender or waiter/waitress.
  • Do not accept drinks from a punch bowl or other open container.
  • Never leave your drink because a friend left to watch it could easily be distracted.
  • Don't drink anything that has a funny taste, color or smell.

Rohypnol (Roofies, Rope, Mexican valium, Roachies or Wolfies): This drug is a central nervous system depressant that is ten times stronger that valium. The package states that patients may have no recollection of being awake for 6 to 8 hours. In other words, you can appear like you are functioning normally but not remember anything. Combined with alcohol the effects intensify and it can be lethal in large amounts. The pills are blue with a line scored on one side and the word ROCHE with a number 1 or 2 circled on the other side. Also, they tint the drink and are coated with a film to slow digestion.

Effects:
  Quick intoxication
  Slower motor skills
  Muscle relaxation
  Undisturbable sleep
  Amnesia/memory impairment
  Headaches