Rohypnol

Also Known As: roofies, roach, forget-me pill, date rape drug.

What You Should Know

Rohypnol (ro-hip-nol) is a cheap, increasingly popular drug. Because it often comes in pre-sealed bubble packs, many people think that the drug is safe. This drug is swallowed, sometimes with alcohol or other drugs. Rohypnol is a prescription anti-anxiety medication that is 10 times more powerful than Valium.

What's the Problem?

You can expect drops in blood pressure, memory loss, drowsiness, dizziness, and an upset stomach.
Though it's part of the depressant family of drugs, it causes some people to be overly excited or aggressive.
Rohypnol is called the “date rape” drug. Many girls and women report having been raped after having Rohypnol slipped into their drinks. The drug blocks your memory, making it hard to remember what happened while on the drug, like a blackout. Because of this it can be hard to give important details if you want to report the rape. Report it anyway.
Yes, you can become physically addicted to Rohypnol, with extreme withdrawal symptoms.