Rohypnol Drug Facts

Rohypnol is a central nervous system depressant that works similar to other anti-depressants like benzodiazepine and valium. It is generally used to treat insomnia and sleep disorders in Europe and South Asia. It is a powerful tranquilizer that can make a person unconscious within minutes. They are called “Roofies,” and at present, the drug is illegal in the U.S. But they are still available in the streets and have specific street names - R2, La Rocha, Mexican Valium, etc.

Table Of Contents:

• Side Effects of Rohypnol Abuse
• Detection of Rohypnol
• Treatment

Side Effects of Rohypnol Abuse

• Feeling Drowsy
• Soothing effect
• Lack of consciousness
• Amnesia
• Feeling dizzy
• Lack of effective motor functioning
• Hallucination
• Confusion
• Lack of decision-making skills
• Mumbled speech
• Headache
• Aggression
• Stomach ailments
• Excitedness
• Relaxation
• Difficulty in breathing
• Respiratory ailments
• Loss of memory

Some individuals use rohypnol with other drugs like alcohol or cocaine. This will have an extreme effect and lead to serious side effects like cardiac arrest, stroke, and even death. In addition, at high doses, the body may shut down, and the person might experience respiratory distress.

This drug is also known by the name - Date rape drug. It is because it is a highly used drug during the sexual assault as it is a sedative. According to some trusted sources, 1 in 3 collegiate men uses rohypnol to facilitate date rape.

Detection of Rohypnol

The drug can stay in your system 24 to 48 hours after your previous consumption, but it may show off in urine and hair drug tests even after the effects have worn off. Use quality urine drug test kits to identify rohypnol usage accurately within minutes.

Treatment

The best treatment for roofie overdose and addiction would be detoxification. However, if the abuse or overdose levels are intense, inpatient treatment would be best.