Drug – Facilitated Sexual Assault
Sexual assault facilitated by the offenders use of an anesthesia type drug which when administered to the victim (stealthily or not) rendered the victim "physically incapacitated or helpless," and thus incapable of giving or not giving consent. These victims are usually unconscious during their sexual assault and have anterograde amnesia upon gaining consciousness, similar to the effects of a surgery patient coming out of anesthesia. For purposes of this definition, we are not referring to common "street drugs" such as crack, heroin, etc.
HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF
Drink only from tamper-proof bottles or cans.
Don't drink beverages that you did not open yourself.
Don't share or exchange drinks.
Don't drink from punch bowls.
If possible, bring your own drinks.
Don't leave your drink unattended or with someone else while talking,
dancing, using the restroom or making a phone call.
If someone offers to buy you a drink, accompany that person to the bar
and watch it being made.
Try to go out in a group and remember to watch out for each other!
Never, under any circumstances, leave a friend who is displaying effects
of a date rape drug!
MORE INFORMATION
Street names for GHB include: 6amma-OH, Liquid X and Liquid Ecstasy
GHB has a salty taste although is easily masked by fruity drinks. GHB is usually found in liquid form and is dispensed with eyedroppers.
GHB is detectable in the blood for 4-8 hours and in urine for up to 12 hours.
Street names for Rohypnal include: Roofies, Ruffies, Roachies, Rib, Mexican Valium and the "Forget Me Pill".
Rohypnal is usually white round and smaller than an aspirin tablet. It has no smell or taste and it's effects are more pronounced when combined with alcohol. Rohypnal will cause a drink to fizz briefly when first introduced, however, the fizzing effect does not last very long.
In 1999 the company that manufactures Rohypnal (which is legal in over 70 countries) began producing pills that turn blue when mixed with liquid. However, the pills produced before 1999 are still available and imitation Rohypnal does not produce the color blue.
Rohypnal is detectable in the blood for 4-12 hours and in the urine for 48 - 96 hours.
Ketamine also known as "Special K" is legally available in the United States and is marketed as an animal tranquilizer.
Most of these will begin to effect the system about a half-hour after ingestion.
EFFECTS OF ROHYPNAL AND OTHER DATE RAPE DRUGS
Sedation
Dizziness
Lack of Motor Coordination
Muscle Relaxation
Slurred Speech
Memory Impairment
Impaired Judgment
Loss of Inhibitions
Loss of Consciousness
Visual Disturbances
Nausea
Excitability or aggressive behavior in some users
