How to Protect Yourself From Date Rape Drugs

Most date rape drugs are virtually impossible to detect in a drink. Most of the time the predators will mi the drug into a alcoholic drink to enhance the drugs effects. The drug can take as little as 15-30 minutes to take effect. Here is some useful information about a few date rape drugs and ways to stay safe from becoming a victim.

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Instructions

1. GHB - GH B is actually a nerve nervous-system depressant used for sleeping problems. It is a clear liquid or whitish powder that dissolves quickly in an alcoholic drink. It is tasteless when mixed in a drink and hard to detect. GHB has many other names you may have heard of such as ....
   Liquid X
   Georgia Homeboy
   Gamma Hydroxybutyric Acid
   Grievous Bodily Harm
   
   The side effects of GHB can be any or all of the following .... drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, vision problems, vomiting, tremors, slowed heart rate, memory loss, sweating. When taken in large doses it can even be fatal or put you into a coma.

2. Rohypnol - Rohypnol is a pill that dissolves easily into liquid. This pill is illegal in the United States, but as with many other drugs it can be obtained here illegally. It is also a nervous-system depressant used t o help with insomnia. It is legal in some countries like Mexico, and Europe. When you buy it in other countries it is oblong in shape and is a olive shade of green. It also normally is imprinted with a 542number on it. Rohypnol is known on the street by a variety of names including the following ....
   Roofies
   Mexican Valium
   Flunitrazapam
   Circles
   R-2
   
   Side effects of Rohypnol can be any or all of the following .... drowsiness, feeling drunk even when your not, memory loss, confusion, dizziness, vision problems, nausea, difficulty in moving, unconsciousness.

3. Ketamine - Ketamine is a tranquilizer used on animals in veterinary practices. It comes in either a powder or liquid form. When mixed with alcohol it is virtually impossible to detect sight, smell or appearance. Since Ketamine it used in veterinary offices, it is available in many countries. Ketamine is also known on the street by the following names ....
   Special K
   K
   Cat Valium
   Jet
   Ketamine hydrochloride
   
   Side effects of Ketamine may include any or all of the following side effects .... hallucinations, nausea, vomiting, confusion, loss of time and identity, distorted perceptions, impaired motor functions, loss of memory, numbness, slurred speech.

4. With many date rape drugs out there for desperate men to get their hands on, it is extremely important to always be safe when out drinking. Even the most innocent guy could be a danger! No matter where you are or how much fun you are having, it is important to always practice these tips. Trust me your better to safe then sorry!
   
   Don't ever leave your drink unattended! You may accident take your eye of it for a second, and that is all it takes. So when you are talking to someone, dancing, using the phone, going to the restroom, etc. have your drink with you in your hand and in eyesight, with a trusted friend or finish it before leaving your spot.
   
   When you are at a house party or other party do not drink from a punch bowl or open containers. These drinks could be spiked and you won't even know until it's to late.
   
   Watch out for your friends and have them watch out for you. When there are others watching out for you it is much safer then if you do alone. Make sure you repay the favor and watch out for them as well. If you or a friend has drank to much, make sure you leave the bar together. It is harder to take advantage of someone when she is surrounded with good friends that will watch out for her!

5. If someone offers to get you a drink, then go with him to get the drink or just say no. When you go to the bar with him to get you a drink watch it being poured and carry it yourself!
   
   Since the majority of date rape drugs quickly take effect it can be harder to fight someone off. In fact the drug can take as little as 15-30 minutes to become effective. Then it can be out of your system in as few as eight hours. So by the time you are awake and recovering from the drug it can be out of your system so it will be hard to physically detect it for evidence.
   
   If for any reason you feel you or a friend were date raped, you should call 911 or go into a police department or hospital right away. You may be scared, but you need to stand up for yourself and not let anyone take advantage of you in this way or any way. Be open with the doctor and police officer so they can offer you the best help possible.
   
   If you are afraid to call 911, you can call The National Sexual Assault Hotline [phone]-HOPE. They can help you and even send someone out to help you through the entire process. So know that you are not alone, there are people who are there to help you get through this!

[jewet]

on 4/1/2009 Could save someone...Great job!

[sherbert]

on 3/29/2009 Really important information on protecting yourself from date rape drugs! Thanks for sharing! 5*

[jdds08]

on 3/25/2009 Thorough, good work!