Rohypnol Notes

By: Eric, Ethan, and Kyle

1.) Classify The Drug
A) Depressant, Power Sedative, Hypnotic, Muscle Relaxant
B) The drug depresses the central nervous system. 2.)How is it used?
A) Swallowed in a pill, dissolved in a drink, or snorted 3.) How does it affect the user?
A) Short­term­ Sleepy, Relax, and drunk feeling that last 2­8 hours, possible blackout, and memory loss
B) Long­term­ Physical/psychological dependence 4.) Physical Appearance of Users
A) They look confused/ zoned out. 5.) History and Usage
A) Ruffies came from Europe in 1957 and were made by a guy named roache
B) It is commonly used as an alcoholic extender to get a dramatic high 6.) Forms of the drug
A) Comes as pills and can be ground up into powder and snorted or mixed in a drink 7.) How is it addictive?
A) Rohypnol overdose can lead to a number of negative outcomes, including respiratory distress , coma, and death.
B)Withdrawal symptoms associated with Rohypnol include seizures, extreme insomnia, psychosis, and anxiety. 8.) What are some Slang­Terms?
A) Date Rape, La Roche, R2, Rib, Roofinol, Roofies, Rope, The Forget Pill, The Lunch Money Drug, Wolfies 9.) Usage During Pregnancies Causes?
A) Harm to baby­ Loss of muscle tone poor feeding on delivery.
B) Harm to mother­ Poor breast milk, miscarriage 10.) Is the drug legal or illegal?
A) Illegal in