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Rohypnol

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Rohypnol

What is it?

Depressant and benzodiazepine with generic name flunitrazepam. It is not approved for medical use in the United States. Used by cocaine users to relieve side effects and also used as a “date rape” drug.

Street Names

Circles, Forget Pill, Forget-Me-Pill, La Rocha, Lunch Money Drug, Mexican Valium, Pingus, R2, Reynolds, Roach, Roach 2, Roaches, Roachies, Roapies, Robutal, Rochas Dos, Rohypnol, Roofies, Rophies, Ropies, Roples, Row-Shay, Ruffies, Wolfies

How is it used?

•    Oblong olive green tablet, swallowed, crushed and snorted
•    Can be dissolved in liquids
•    When placed in a light-colored drink, will dye it blue 

Paraphernalia

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Bong

Bong

How does it affect the body?

  • Muscle relaxant, decreases anxiety
  • Drowsiness, amnesia, sleep
  • Slurred speech, loss of coordination
  • Impaired mental function, confusion

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