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Rohypnol: Effects
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Rohypnol produces sedative-hypnotic effects including muscle relaxation and amnesia; it can ... produce physical and psychological dependence. In Miami, one of the first sites of Rohypnol abuse, poison control centers report an increase in withdrawal seizures among people addicted to Rohypnol.
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# Effects of Rohypnol reach their peak within 1-2 hours after intake and continue for an average of 8-10 hours. At higher doses and when combined with other drugs the effects may persist for 24 hours. The effects of Rohypnol are approximately 10 times greater than the effects of Valium
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The effects of Rohypnol begin within 30 minutes following ingestion and can last as long as 24 hours. Rohypnol has an amnesia effect that prevents people from remembering anything about the time period following the ingestion of the drug, including how and why they took it. People who have taken Rohypnol are completely conscious, awake, and fully aware of what they are doing at the time. The next day... they can have no recollection of what happened.
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Rohypnol can affect your self-control. Rohypnol is used in “date rape” and other assaults because it is a sedative that can make you unconscious and immobilize you. Rohypnol can cause a kind of amnesia - users may not remember what they said or did while under the effects of the drug, making it easier for others to take advantage of them.
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Reports from Detroit indicate liquid GHB is being used in nightclubs for effects similar to those of Rohypnol. It is ... common in the club scene in Phoenix, Honolulu, and Texas, where it is known as "liquid ecstacy," "somatomax," "scoop," or "grievous bodily harm." In Miami, poison control center calls have reflected problems associated with increased GHB use, including loss of consciousness. In New York City, there have been reports of GHB use among those in the fashion industry. In Atlanta, it is commonly used as a synthetic steroid at fitness centers and gyms.
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As mentioned previously, Rohypnol is very rapidly absorbed and carried hepatically around the body and peak plasma concentrations occur after 40 minutes from ingestion and ... are a very fast acting benzodiazepine. In addition, Rohypnol has a long half life (roughly 18-26 hours) and a long lasting active metabolite so its effects can persist through to the next day.
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