Rohypnol (Roofies, Rope, Rophies)

• Prescription sedative available in tablet form in foreign countries
• Not FDA-approved in the United States
• Colorless, odorless, & tasteless in any beverage (Hoffman-LaRoche, Inc. adds blue dye to pills, but it's still not always detectable, especially in darker beverages)
• 10-20 times stronger than Valium
• Sedative effects occur within 15-20 minutes & last about 6 hours
• Amnesia can begin within a few hours and last 1-2 days
• Effects can include decreased blood pressure, drowsiness, visual problems, dizziness, confusion, partial amnesia, & urinary retention lasting 12 or more hours
• Causes addiction, dependence, & serious withdrawal effects
• Detectable in urine only within 24 hours of ingestion
• Can be lethal when combined with alcohol
• Can be obtained for as little as $5 a pill

Additional Resources

• USDOJ: Rohypnol
• The AntiDrug: Rohypnol
• Clinical Information on Rohypnol