Rape Drugs

Gamma Hydroxy Butrate (GHB, Georgia home boy, Grievious bodily harm, Liquid ecstasy, Fantasy, Gamma-OH, Scoop, Sometimes)	Rohypnol (Roofies, Roachies, La Rocha, The Forget Pill, the Date Rape Drug)
It is illegal to possess this drug. GHB is made out of household items.	Manufactured by Hoffmand & LaRoche Rohypnol is illegal in the United States, but is used in other countries to treat sleep disorders or prior to surgery.
GHB is colorless, odorless, with a slightly salty taste that becomes more apparent at higher doses.	Rohypnol dissolves instantly in a drink and cannot be smelled or tasted.
Takes full effect within 5-20 minutes after ingestion.	Takes effect within 20-30 minutes after ingestion.
Effects include loss of inhibition, euphoria, incoherent speech, drowsiness, dizziness, loss of muscle control, nausea, headache, amnesia, repiratory problems, inability to move, and loss of consciousness. In larger doses, a victim may enter a coma-like state which can last 3-4 hours.	Victims may seem very intoxicated, with slurred speech, lack of coordination and loss of inhibition.
Remains in blood for 5-7 hours and in the urine for 12-20 hours.	Can be found in the blood for 4 hours, but detectable in urine for 36-72 hours.
Effects are intsified and potentially lethal when combined with alcohol and other drugs.	Ingestion, particularly when mixed with alcohol or other drugs, may lead to respitory depression, aspiration, and even death.
Testing is free to law enforcement, rape crisis centers, and emergency rooms investigating cases of sexual assault.	Detection requires a specific test. Rohypnol does not showup in a standard toxicology test.

Keep your eye on your glass while drinking.

Do not take any beverage from someone you do not know well and trust.

Only accept drinks at a bar or club if given by a bartender.

Watch the behavior of your friends.

Brainstorm ways for you and your friends to watch out for each other at parties.