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Rape Drugs

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Why is the perpetrator using date rape drugs?
  1. Perpetuators who choose to use these drugs do so for different reasons but have only one goal: to be able to assault a victim who will not put-up resistance, due to the effects of the substance.
  2. These substances are all soluble (can be dissolved in a liquid), colourless and odorless, so that the victim cannot detect them. Different drugs can be used but the majority are inexpensive, relatively easy to access and easy to absorb.

 

What are the effects?

Considering that different drugs can be used for the purpose of taking advantage of a person, it is important to mention that variations are present when we observe the effects present in victims. However, certain generalities are ubiquitous regardless of the substance used. Usually, the first effects appear within 20 to 30 minutes after the chemical is absorbed and can last up to 12 hours.

The main symptoms are:

  • Feeling of having consumed too much alcohol;
  • Loss of vision and balance;
  • Loss of contact with reality;
  • Hot flashes, chills, nausea;
  • Impaired judgment and loss of consciousness;
  • Feeling of calm or euphoria;
  • Lack of inhibition, confusion;
  • Memory loss.

Following these effects, it is possible to fall into a state of confusion, experience amnesia and become comatose. In general, the victim wakes up in an environment, situation or feeling that suggests an assault has occurred. However, the victim is unable to remember. It is common to observe that the last memory present is often the consumption of a drink.

 

What drugs are used?

There are approximately 40 substances that are used for this purpose, the most common being:

  • Alcohol is the first drug used to coerce another person;
  • GHB (rape drug, GH, liquid ecstasy, liquid X, fantasy, scoop). It is sold in the form of powder, liquid, pills or dissolving granules;
  • Ketamine (special K, vitamin K, ket, ketty, keg.). It is found in pills or tablets;
  • Rohypnol (rocha, rock, ropes, roofies, roples, ruffles, rophies) It is a white pill, a little smaller than an aspirin;
  • Other benzodiazepines (Xanac, Lectopam, Rivotril, Valium, Ativan, Serax, Halcion, etc.). These are pills of different sizes and colors.
 
How to prevent being drugged?

 For individuals :

  • Always keep an eye on your drink;

  • Never drink from a glass that was left unattended;

  • Drink only from uncorked drinks, especially at public parties;

  • Do not drink punches presented in large bowls (based on cases identified on university campuses);

  • Do not accept drinks from strangers;

  • Rely on instinct and ability to protect yourself;

  • Do not accept being escorted by a stranger;

  • Keep enough money to take a taxi if necessary;

  • If you are uncomfortable or worried, talk to a friend or someone you trust.

For those around you:

  • Go out and come back home in groups;
  • Watch out for one another;
  • Pay attention to your friends’ behaviours, when in doubt, give a person constant attention and protection;
  • Appoint an observer within the group to keep an eye on others;
  • Even if a friend whose behavior seems suspicious asks us to leave her alone, still keep an eye on her;
  • Don’t let your friend go home alone at the end of the evening;
  • Remember that it is better to intervene yourself than to trust others.

For the company:

  • Anyone hosting an evening or responsible for an institution bears the responsibility for the safety of its clientele;
  • Anyone in charge of an organization that informs, educates, empowers or protects the public should stay up-to-date on “date-rape drugs” and on what protection and prevention measures should be promoted;
  • Promoting the values of solidarity and protection between individuals can make all the difference;
  • If in doubt, don’t be afraid to offer help to someone you don’t know.