2008 Woodie Awards
Date Rape: A social Menace
Esha Udyavar
Issue date: 11/29/06 Section: Livewire
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Date rape is a mania that has infested humanity and is affecting our social lives everyday. As college students, statistics show that we have the largest target rate when it comes to date rape.
The "date rape" drug, more commonly referred to as Rohypnol, is actually a prescription sleeping pill which is often used by perpetrators on their victims. Common names for Rohypnol include "roofie," and "rocachie." While it is used as a sedative, it is far more potent than many other drugs which are used to numb a person from whatever ailment they are suffering from.
One of the worst things that someone could possibly do is leave a drink somewhere unattended. Rohypnol is often slipped into the drinks of inattentive party goers, making them prime targets to be taken advantage of. The tablets themselves, once dissolved into a drink, cannot be detected, thus securing the anonymity of the perpetrators.
Rohypnol intoxication not only sedates a person but often ends up in memory and judgment loss, making it easier for someone to take over. The effects begin taking place within forty to forty-five minutes and can last for more than 10 hours.
While the drug can be used for "date rape" purposes, it is often used by misguided youth in hopes to get "high" after mixing it with alcohol or other drugs.
Rohypnol is not legal in the United States. It is only legally sold and produced in Europe and a few other countries outside of Europe.
A major reason why Rohypnol so widely used is because it is economical. Selling from $3.00 to $5.00, it is easily accessible especially by youth who have pocket money or receive an allowance.
Adverse effects of the drug often include memory loss, confusion, dizziness, visual and mental impairment and possibly many more side effects. Also, Rohypnol is very addictive and when used often can make a person psychiatrically imbalanced.
Nothing is worse than being taken advantage of because of one's inattentiveness towards what he/she drinks or eats. Please be aware, because one incident can change how your entire life ends up.
If you feel that you have been raped or sexually assaulted, please call the National Sexual Assault Hotline, operated by RAINN, 24 hours a day at-1-800-656-HOPE (4673), or search for your local rape crisis center.
The "date rape" drug, more commonly referred to as Rohypnol, is actually a prescription sleeping pill which is often used by perpetrators on their victims. Common names for Rohypnol include "roofie," and "rocachie." While it is used as a sedative, it is far more potent than many other drugs which are used to numb a person from whatever ailment they are suffering from.
One of the worst things that someone could possibly do is leave a drink somewhere unattended. Rohypnol is often slipped into the drinks of inattentive party goers, making them prime targets to be taken advantage of. The tablets themselves, once dissolved into a drink, cannot be detected, thus securing the anonymity of the perpetrators.
Rohypnol intoxication not only sedates a person but often ends up in memory and judgment loss, making it easier for someone to take over. The effects begin taking place within forty to forty-five minutes and can last for more than 10 hours.
While the drug can be used for "date rape" purposes, it is often used by misguided youth in hopes to get "high" after mixing it with alcohol or other drugs.
Rohypnol is not legal in the United States. It is only legally sold and produced in Europe and a few other countries outside of Europe.
A major reason why Rohypnol so widely used is because it is economical. Selling from $3.00 to $5.00, it is easily accessible especially by youth who have pocket money or receive an allowance.
Adverse effects of the drug often include memory loss, confusion, dizziness, visual and mental impairment and possibly many more side effects. Also, Rohypnol is very addictive and when used often can make a person psychiatrically imbalanced.
Nothing is worse than being taken advantage of because of one's inattentiveness towards what he/she drinks or eats. Please be aware, because one incident can change how your entire life ends up.
If you feel that you have been raped or sexually assaulted, please call the National Sexual Assault Hotline, operated by RAINN, 24 hours a day at-1-800-656-HOPE (4673), or search for your local rape crisis center.
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