Thu 7 May 2009
Drug Facts: Rohypnol
Posted by inrecovery under Uncategorized
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Rohypnol Drug Effects:
One of the significant effects of Rohypnol is anterograde amnesia, a factor that strongly contributed to its inclusion in the Drug-Induced Rape Prevention and Punishment Act of 1996.
Anterograde amnesia is a condition in which events that occurred while under the influence of the drug are forgotten. In addition to the chemically induced amnesia, Rohypnol often causes decreased blood pressure, drowsiness, visual disturbances, dizziness, confusion, astrointestinal disturbances, and urinary retention.
What is the form of Rohypnol?
Rohypnol (also known as Rophies or Roofies) is manufactured in pill form. The licit market for the drug is currently supplied with a 1-milligram dose in an olive green, oblong tablet, imprinted with the number 542. The new tablet includes a dye that, according to Hoffman-La Roche (the makers of Rohypnol) will be visible if it is slipped into a drink.
How does Rohypnol get into the United States?
Rohypnol is usually smuggled into the United States by way of mail or delivery services.
The drug remains readily available, mainly through pharmaceutical operators located in Mexico, especially Tijuana.
How much does Rohypnol cost?
Reports indicate that Rohypnol is often sold for between $2 and $5 per dosage unit, although it may sell for from $10 to $30 per dosage unit.
May 17th, 2009 at 8:46 am
I am a fiction writer and am looking for information on how quickly rohypnol affects a person if it is ingested in an alcoholic beverage, and how quickly they would recover. My story takes place in 1994, so there would be no dye to make the rohypnol’s presence known. Thank you for your help.