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GHB Addiction Drug
Rehab
Definition of Date Rape
Drugs
These are drugs that are sometimes used to assist a sexual
assault. Sexual assault is any type of sexual activity that a person does not
agree to. It can include inappropriate touching, vaginal penetration, sexual
intercourse, rape, and attempted rape. Because of the effects of these drugs,
victims may be physically helpless, unable to refuse sex, and can't remember
what happened. The drugs often have no color, smell, or taste and are easily
added to flavored drinks without the victim's knowledge.
There are at
least three date rape drugs:
- GHB (gamma hydroxybutyric acid)
- Rohypnol (flunitrazepam)
- Ketamine (ketamine hydrochloride)
Although we use the term "date rape," most
experts prefer the term "drug-facilitated sexual assault." These drugs have
been used to help people commit other crimes, like robbery and physical
assault, and have been used on both men and women.
Appearance Of Date Rape Drugs
- GHB has a few forms: a liquid with no odor or
color, white powder, and pill.
- Rohypnol is a pill and dissolves in liquids.
New pills turn blue when added to liquids. However, the old pills, with no
color, are still available.
- Ketamine is a white powder.
Effects of Date Rape
Drugs
The drugs can affect you quickly. The length of time that
the effects last varies. It depends on how much of the drug is taken and if the
drug is mixed with other substances, like alcohol. Alcohol can worsen the
drug's effects and can cause more health problems. Also, one drug — GHB
— can be made by people in their homes, so you don't know what's in it.
GHB
GHB can cause these problems:
- relaxation
- drowsiness
- dizziness
- nausea
- problems seeing
- unconsciousness (black out)
- seizures
- can't remember what happened while
drugged
- problems breathing
- tremors
- sweating
- vomiting
- slow heart rate
- dream-like feeling
- coma
- death
Rohypnol
Rohypnol can cause these problems:
- can't remember what happened while drugged
- lower blood pressure
- sleepiness
- muscle relaxation or loss of muscle control
- drunk feeling
- nausea
- problems talking
- difficulty with motor movements
- loss of consciousness
- confusion
- problems seeing
- dizziness
- confusion
- stomach problems
Ketamine
Ketamine can cause these problems:
- hallucinations
- lost sense of time and identity
- distorted perceptions of sight and sound
- feeling out of control
- impaired motor function
- problems breathing
- convulsions
- vomiting
- out of body experiences
- memory problems
- dream-like feeling
- numbness
- loss of coordination
- aggressive or violent behavior
- slurred speech
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