Rohypnol (informally Rufinol) is the trade name for flunitrazepam. The drug can be mixed with a drink, usually alcohol, without the victim being aware of its presence until it’s too late. When mixed with an alcoholic beverage Rohypnol produces sedative-hypnotic effects including muscle relaxation and amnesia. Street names for Rohypnol include rowies, roach 2 or R-2 for short, roachies, Mexican Valium, rophies, roofies, rophy, roche, forget-me-pill, forget-it, rope, ropies, ruffles, ruffies, rib, ruff up, groundie, poppers, circles, circes, and rapies. Rohypnol is frequently used as a recreational drug at parties by high school and college students. It is not approved for use in the United States.
Effects of the drug can include decreased blood pressure; Drowsiness; Reduced sleep quality resulting in somnolence; Visual disturbances; Dizziness; Confusion; Stomach, intestine and urinary problems; Physical dependence and addiction; Psychological dependence; Death, especially when combined with alcohol or other central nervous system depressants; Anterograde amnesia, where individuals may not remember events they experienced while under the influence of the drug; Assault or sexual assault (due to the user being in dangerous situations or not being able to defend themselves because of the drug’s effects). An overdose can result in excessive sedation, impairment of balance and speech, respiratory depression or coma and possibly death. The drug can cause a paradoxical reaction in some causing symptoms like anxiety, aggressiveness, agitation, confusion, disinhibition, loss of impulse control, talkativeness, violent behavior and even convulsions.
Abrupt withdrawal may lead to a severe benzodiazepine withdrawal syndrome characterized by seizures, psychosis, severe insomnia and severe anxiety. Other possible withdrawal symptoms could include abdominal pains, aching, anxiety, agoraphobia (irrational fear of public or open spaces), blurred vision, body vibrations, changes in perception, food cravings, hair loss, heart palpitations, loss of balance, muscle spasms, nightmares, panic attacks, paranoia, sweating, shaking, speech difficulty, suicidal thoughts and fear.
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I've heard conversations involving a few of the street names but never understood what they were talking about. I will be paying more attention now. Thanks for the info.
ReplyDeleteI'm always confounded when I see 'recreational drug'. It has such an ominous sound to it. Never having used drugs, it's hard for me to understand why they need it. Life has so much to offer and all they can think to do is alter it. I just don't get it.
ReplyDeleteHow can one drug have so many street names? Maybe because it's been around so long. I know it scares me. I even take my drink to the bathroom with me when I'm in a bar. People look at you kinda strange, but I'm not taking any chances.
ReplyDeleteAfter reading the symptoms of the paradoxical reaction I have to wonder if that isn't what I see at the bar sometimes. It describes exactly what I see.
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