Rohypnol is commonly referred to as the “date rape” drug. What actions or effects of this drug lend to this horrific label?

What will be an ideal response?


It is a powerful benzodiazepine that can prevent victims from being able to fight off a sexual assault. It may also include an “anterograde amnesia” that may prevent the person ingesting the drug from remembering what they experienced while under the influence.

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The UN Human Rights Commission ruled sodomy laws were a violation of international human rights nine years before the Supreme Court overturned sodomy laws in the U.S

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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No research study is perfect. In which section of an article do authors address the limitations of their study?

a. Introduction b. Methods c. Results d. Discussion

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The passage of the Family Support Act was hailed as a massive welfare reform and a tremendous success with no need for further adjustment

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The overall symptom picture listed for “hallucinogen-related disorders” are the same as

those listed for the disorders of most other substance classes with one exception. Which of the following does not apply as a category associated with hallucinogen use?

a) Withdrawal b) Tolerance c) A desire to or unsuccessful efforts to cut down or control use of the substance d) A strong desire, craving, or urge to use the substance

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