Rohypnol

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Rohypnol

Depressants

What is it?

Depressant and benzodiazepine with generic name Flunitrazepam. It is not approved for medical use in the United States. Used by cocaine abusers to relieve side effects, and also used as a “date rape” drug.

Street Names

Circles, Forget Me Pill, La Rocha, Lunch Money Drug, Mexican Valium, Pingus, R2, Roach 2, Ruffies, Rophies, Wolfies,

How is it used?

Oblong olive green tablet, swallowed, crushed and snortedCan be dissolved in liquidsWhen placed in a light-colored drink, will dye it blue

How does it affect the body?

Muscle relaxant, decreased anxietyDrowsiness, amnesia, sleepSlurred speech, loss of coordinationImpaired mental function, confusionAddictive

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