Street Names

Date rape drug , La roche , R2 , Rib , Roach , Roofenol , Roofies , Rope , Rophies , Ruffies , The forget pill

 

Description

Rohypnol is the brand name for a drug called Flunitrazepam, which is a powerful sedative. Rohypnol is not legally available for prescription in the United States, but is legal in 60 countries worldwide for treatment of insomnia.

 

Physical Description

A small white tablet with no taste or odor when dissolved in a drink.

 

How it is used

Rohypnol is swallowed as a pill, dissolved in a drink, or snorted.Roofies are frequently used in combination with alcohol and other drugs. They are sometimes taken to enhance a heroin high, or to mellow or ease the experience of coming down from a cocaine or crack high. Used with alcohol, roofies produce disinhibition and amnesia.

 

Short-Term Effects

The drug creates a sleepy, relaxed, and drunk feeling that lasts 2 to 8 hours. Other effects may include blackouts, with a compete loss of memory, dizziness and disorientation, nausea, difficulty with motor movements and speaking.

 

Long-Term Effects

Rohypnol can produce physical and psychological dependence.