Rape Drugs

  • Gamma Hydroxy Butrate(GHB, Georgia home boy, Grievous bodily harm, Liquid ecstasy, Fantasy, Gamma-OH, Scoop, Sometimes)
    • It is illegal to possess this drug. GHB is made out of household items.
    • GHB is colorless, odorless, with a slightly salty taste that becomes more apparent at higher doses.
    • Takes full effect within 5-20 minutes after ingestion.
    • Effects include loss of inhibition, euphoria, incoherent speech, drowsiness, dizziness, loss of muscle control, nausea, headache, amnesia, respiratory problems, inability to move, and loss of consciousness. In larger doses, a victim may enter a coma-like state which can last 3-4 hours.
    • Remains in blood for 5-7 hours and in the urine for 12-20 hours.
    • Effects are intsified and potentially lethal when combined with alcohol and other drugs.
    • Testing is free to law enforcement, rape crisis centers, and emergency rooms investigating cases of sexual assault.



  • Rohypnol(Roofies, Roachies, La Rocha, The Forget Pill, the Date Rape Drug)
    • Manufactured by Hoffmand & LaRoche Rohypnol is illegal in the United States, but is used in other countries to treat sleep disorders or prior to surgery.
    • Rohypnol dissolves instantly in a drink and cannot be smelled or tasted.
    • Takes effect within 20-30 minutes after ingestion.
    • Victims may seem very intoxicated, with slurred speech, lack of coordination and loss of inhibition.
    • Can be found in the blood for 4 hours, but detectable in urine for 36-72 hours.
    • Ingestion, particularly when mixed with alcohol or other drugs, may lead to respiratory depression, aspiration, and even death.
    • Detection requires a specific test. Rohypnol does not show up in a standard toxicology test.



  • What can I do to protect myself?
    • Keep your eye on your glass while drinking.
    • Do not take any beverage from someone you do not know well and trust.
    • Only accept drinks at a bar or club if given by a bartender.
    • Watch the behavior of your friends.
    • Brainstorm ways for you and your friends to watch out for each other at parties.



  • From Michigan Women’s Commission Rape Drug Alert Warning: GHB Abuse – Published September, 1998