Today rape is higher than ever before because of date rape drugs. The two most widely used date rape drugs are Rohypnol and GHB, and there are things that people need to know about protecting themselves as well as others The main date rape drug Rohypnol; it is also know as "Roofies". It is similar to Valium, but ten times more powerful. Rohypnol is illegal in the United States, but it is used in other countries prescribed for sleeping disorders. It is usually found in a small white pill that can be crushed up and easily dropped into a drink. It dissolves fast, making it hard to detect. It can also be found in a liquid form, which is rare, but can make it even harder to detect.
             Effects of Rohypnol usually occur within 20-30 minutes. The effects include drowsiness, dizziness and being disoriented. It also affects motor skills such as walking, talking, and balance, making one feel very drunk, which is why it is becoming known as a club drug. Rohypnol is used mostly as an enhanced drug, which means that it is taken to enhance the effects of another drug. One's health risks increase with the consumption of alcohol, which can lead to death or coma. Rohypnol has been found to be physically addictive, and it does have bead withdrawals. The main side effect of the drug is a memory loss of 4-10hrs. During which time a person can be rendered helpless. GHB Another date rape drug is GHB, known as liquid ecstasy, liquid G or grievous bodily harm. GHB is also used as an enhanced drug, because it has no hangover and usually cannot be detected after 4-5hrs. ingestion. Also it has no documented long-term effects, or physiological addiction. It is usually found as a c!
             lear liquid. GHB used to be legal; it was used by body builders to help build muscle, but was banned in 1990 for public safety concerns, because it could become harmful when mixed with other drugs. Effects of the drug are usually felt in 15-20min. The effects are...