Properties in rohypnol that makes it addictive
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Rohypnol is a popular club drug (also known as the date rape drug) and is incredibly addictive. ... Rohypnol Addiction Treatment and Recovery from Abuse ... sedative qualities, as well as the amnesiac effect that follows Rohypnol use, the
Rohypnol, better known as Roofies, is a Benzodiazepine that was first made in 1975 by Hoffman-La Roche. It was developed as a treatment for
Like other benzodiazepines (such as Valium, Ativan and Xanax), Rohypnol's therapeutic effects include:
sedation
muscle relaxation
reduction in anxiety
prevention of convulsions.
Rohypnol can be taken by mouth as a whole tablet, it can be crushed and snorted up the nose, or dissolved in a liquid prior to drinking.
Rohypnol may also be used with other drugs of abuse, such as alcohol or cocaine for various effects. Rohypnol can increase the intoxication of alcohol, or may be used to lower the irritability and anxiety linked with excessive cocaine use (binging).