Rohypnol: Facts, Effects, Symptoms

Facts and Stats

Rohypnol is used by people of all socioeconomic classes
This drug is generally used by men of all classes to put into the drinks of women at bars “DATE RAPE”
When consumed, women do not remember anything and they are at the disposal of the male, be it a homeless person or a multi-millionaire
In 1995, there were 1000 people using Rohypnol in the United States
Rohypnol is most commonly used in the US, Australia, the UK, South Africa, Norway, Sweden, Germany, and Japan
The major age group for Rohypnol is between 18-20(the college-age), and between the ages of 35-44

Rohypnol has several short-term effects
Rohypnol creates a relaxed, sleepy, and drunk feeling that lasts for 2-8 hours
Other short term effects may include blackouts, with a complete loss of memory, dizziness, nausea, difficulty with motor movements, and speaking
The long term effects of Rohypnol are that it can produce physical and psychological dependence
It also can cause:
Irritability
Vivid or disturbing dreams
Nausea
Headache
Skin rash
Impaired sexual functioning
Menstrual irregularities
Tremors
Loss of appetite or increased appetite

Rohypnol is not seen as that addictive
As stated earlier, it is more commonly used by males, to sneak into the drink of a female or male; “Date Rape Drug”
However, after a female comes off the high of the drug, she may suffer through physical and psychological dependence
Although most males do use the drug to rape women, there are a small amount of males who use the drug because of an addiction

In countries like the US and Canada, Rohypnol costs anywhere between 2-5 dollars per dosage unit.
In Europe, the drug costs about $20 per dosage unit
In some of the major drug dealing areas of Latin America, the drug can cost as much as $30 per dosage unit.

When someone has a relaxed, sleepy, and somewhat drunk appearance for longer than usual than they may have to take Rohypnol
People who have taken Rohypnol also experience blackouts, complete loss of memory, and severe dizziness.
A woman, who took the drug against her will, could be suffering from severe depression
Women may also be suffering from menstrual irregularities and may have impaired sexual functioning