Rohypnol (flunitrazepam)
Overview
Popular names ‘Roofies’, ‘R2’, ‘Roofinol’, ‘Rope’, ‘Rophies’, ‘Forget-me pill’
What is it?
Rohypnol is the common and brand name for Flunitrazepam, a benzodiazepine sometimes used in the treatment of sleep disorders.
Sought after effects
- Relaxing, sleepy
- Reduced anxiety
Undesired effects
- Aggressive behaviour
- Deep and intense memory loss
- Complete loss of movement and lack of coordination, potentially leaving users very vulnerable
What does it look like?
Usually come in tablet form. I mg in the UK being green, film coated marked ‘542’ oval and centrally scored (previously scored purple rhomboids). Non-water soluble. Some non-UK sources can be 2mg, white and medium-small, quartered and more soluble in water. This was the probably the derivation of the ‘date-rape’ reputation.
How is it taken?
Swallowed: tablets are swallowed, in ‘spiking’ they are crushed and added to drink, usually alcohol.