Most people have heard the term "date rape drug" but know very little about the actual drugs or their effects. They first became known back in the 1990's and about the only thing you heard about them was in news stories that someone had been slipped a date rape drug in their drink and assaulted. Most of the stories about the drugs came from big cities like NYC, LA and Atlanta. People living in rural areas of the midwest, small towns, they didn't worry about this new phenonium. Over the years the use of these drugs has spread to all of America and more people are aware of the dangers now. These drugs are also used to help perpetrators commit other crimes.
The main drugs used are GHB, Rohypnol, and Ketamine. They are usually odorless, tasteless and colorless. Most people are aware of the symptoms of memory loss and loss of consciousness; but there are many more symptoms, deadly symptoms, such as low blood pressure, breathing problems so severe the victim ends up on a ventilator, kidney failure, coma and even death. It is hard to prove that these drugs were used on a victim since they are usually flushed from the body's system in 12 hours. These facts seem to make these drugs the perfect tool for predators of all kinds.
Be informed, Be Safe
Web MD - Date Rape Drugs
Womenshealth.gov - Date Rape Drug Fact Sheet
Medicinenet.com - Date Rape Drugs
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