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What is Flunitrazepam ?

What is Flunitrazepam ?. http://youtu.be/bjNkJtoMR04 By: Erin Bernat. Flunitrazepam is the chemical name also know as…. Rohypnol, which is the brand name of this drug. Street name’s are: Date rape drug, Roofies , La Roche, Roach, R2, Club drug and the “forget pill”. The History….

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What is Flunitrazepam ?

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  1. What is Flunitrazepam ? http://youtu.be/bjNkJtoMR04 By: Erin Bernat

  2. Flunitrazepam is the chemical name also know as…. • Rohypnol, which is the brand name of this drug. • Street name’s are: Date rape drug, Roofies, La Roche, Roach, R2, Club drug and the “forget pill”

  3. The History… • Produced by Hoffman La Roche • It was used as a high sedative in hospitals for medical use in the 1970s. • In 1975 it was released in the market of Europe and sold in other nations in the 1980s. • It is not approved in the U.S • Schedule rating of this drug is Schedule IV

  4. What does Rohypnol do? • It’s a powerful sedative that depresses the central nervous system. • Result can range from mild sedation to the death. • 10 times stronger than valium.

  5. How is it used? • It’s dissolved in drinks • Swallowed as a pill • Snorted • Frequently used in combination with alcohol and drugs.

  6. What does it look like? • A small white pill. • It has no taste or odor when dissolved in a drink.

  7. The short term effects on the body.. • Reduced blood pressure • Dizziness • Confusion • Loss of consciousness • Sleepy • Blackouts • Nausea • The effects of this drug can last from 2-8 hours.

  8. The long term effects…. • Users may develop physical and psychological dependence on the drug. • Some people addicted may experience seizures. • Also they might experience muscle pain, extreme anxiety, hallucinations and headaches

  9. Side effects… • Decrease in blood pressure • Upsets Stomach and Intestinal tract • Urinary retention

  10. A victim speaks out about her expierence. • http://youtu.be/dc8UAowWzGs

  11. Remember….Don’t be a victim! • Don’t put your drink down when you are out • Stay with friends • Don’t go anywhere alone

  12. References McGraw-Hill. (2010). Core Concepts in Health. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Mcgraw-Hill. (2011). Comprehensive School Health Education. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Drug Guide. 2012. 20 Oct. 2012 http://www.drugfree.org/drug-guide/rohypnol Controlled Substances. 2012. 20 Oct. 2012 http://ecstasy.com.ua/rohypnol/rohypnol-physiological-effects Rohypnol.org. 2012. 20 Oct. 2012 http://www.rohypnol.org/the-history-of-rohypnol/ FDA.gov. 2012. 20 oct. 2012 www.fda.gov

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