Describe some of the more common date rape drugs

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- Roofies. Rohypnol pills, commonly known as "roofies," contain the tranquilizer flunitrazepam, which suppresses the wakefulness and pain receptors in the brain. In Europe, Rohypnol is prescribed as a sleeping pill or surgical pre-anesthetic; in the United States, it is illegal but is the most common date rape drug in current use. In pill form, Rohypnol is white or off-white; when dissolved in liquid, it is impossible to detect by odor, taste, or color. It may also be obtained in a clear liquid form. In an effort to make the use of these drugs more discernible, the manufacturer now makes Rohypnol tablets that contain a blue dye and dissolve more slowly.
- GHB. Gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB), sometimes called "liquid ecstasy," is another drug that can be used to incapacitate a potential rape victim. This drug was legal in the United States, primarily as a bodybuilding food supplement, until the early 1990s, when the FDA banned its sale after studies revealed that it could be deadly. GHB comes in the form of an odorless, colorless liquid that tastes salty or a white powder or capsule. The strength of the drug varies according to who is manufacturing it and how it is formulated, but overall, the effects of GHB begin within ten minutes to one hour after ingestion. Low doses may have various effects, including sleepiness, increased sex drive, memory loss, hallucinations, headache, and loss of muscle reflexes. Larger amounts may lead to nausea, vomiting, difficulty breathing, seizures, unconsciousness, coma, and even death (especially when combined with alcohol).
- Special K. Ketamine, or ketamine hydrochloride, sometimes called on the streets, is yet another drug used for rape. It was developed in the 1970s as a surgical anesthetic for humans and animals: it is now illegal to use in the United States except under a doctor's supervision. Taken orally, ketamine begins working in 10 to 20 minutes and can last up to 48 hours. Ketamine causes increases in heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen consumption. It has increased in popularity as a club drug because it may also cause hallucinations, memory loss, dreaminess, numbness, paralysis, and out-of body experiences. Recreational users of the drug call these out-of-body feelings "entering a K-hole."