Question 1

what are date rape drugs?

Accepted Answer

So you get amnesia: These drugs are given to people to cause amnesia. Then person may get raped but cannot remember. Be careful in bars about accepting drinks from strangers.

Question 2

what do date rape drugs look like?

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Date Rape Drug FActs: There are good resources online for this, such as:
http://www.Womenshealth.Gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/date-rape-drugs.Cfm#b       and also

http://womenshealth.Gov/health-topics/a-z-topic/pubs-orgs.Cfm?Topic=1476.

Question 3

can you tell me what date rape drugs are?

Accepted Answer

Bad News!: Ghb, ketamine and the famous ruffies (rohypnol) are fairly common and used to affect the unwilling victim's ability to participate in the "consent" process. While some may consider it "fun", the victim's experience can have life-long implications. Be wise!  situational awareness is a must. Be sure you can trust you because there is no one else who can protect you. Getting "high" can bring you low.

Question 4

what are so-called date rape drugs?

Accepted Answer

Dangerous Drugs: These are drugs that are sometimes used to assist a sexual assault. These drugs are powerful and dangerous. They can be slipped into your drink when you are not looking. The drugs often have no color, smell, or taste, so you can't tell if you are being drugged.The drugs can make you become weak and confused — or even pass out — so that you are unable to refuse sex or defend yourself.

Question 5

is alcohol a date rape drug?

Accepted Answer

Well . . .: Alcohol is technically not referred to as the "date rape drug" -- that would more often be things like rohypnol, xanax, (alprazolam) clonazepam, ghb, and ketamine.  But if you're intoxicated enough with alcohol, all kinds of things could happen that you'd prefer not to experience.

Question 6

why is the date rape drug "rohypnol" produced?

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Rohypnol: Is an intermediate-acting benzodiazepine with general properties similar to those of valium (diazepam). It is used in the short-term treatment of insomnia, as a pre-medication in surgical procedures and for inducing anaesthesia. It's not available in the United States.

Question 7

how long does the date-rape drug rohypnol stay in your body and can you be tested to see if you were given it?

Accepted Answer

About a day: The half life of Rohypnol is 18-30 hours. That means that after about 24 hours, half as much is left in your system.  How it affects you depends on the dose and frequency given.  Yes, it can be detected in b fluids.

Question 8

please help! what is the difference between versed and a date rape drug?

Accepted Answer

Could be one: Versed (midazolam) is a strong benzodiazepine tranquilizer given in supervised medical settings before medical/surgical procedures (or childbirth) to reduce anxiety ; cause sedation.  It is available as an injection or orally, and the latter has been reported as a date-rape drug.  Such use is both illegal and very dangerous even if sexual assault does not occur — ; much more so if it does.

Question 9

how does rohypnol work and what are its long term use side effects as a date rape drug?

Accepted Answer

Is a sedative in the: Benzodiazepine class of drugs. It is not approved or sold legally in the us. Side effects include blackouts, with a complete loss of memory, dizziness and disorientation, nausea and vomiting, headache, difficulty breathing & with motor movements and speaking. The combination of alcohol & Rohypnol is particularly hazardous. Long term use impairs general learning and causes tolerance and dependence.

Question 10

do girls need to fear the date rape drug?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Sexual predator can put the drug in a girl's drink when she is not paying attention and date rape drug can make a girl pass out and have no recollection of what happen while she is drugged.  You can read more about date rape drug on http://www.Womenshealth.Gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/date-rape-drugs.Cfm.

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