Missouri State Highway Patrol — Public Information and Education Division
The Danger
You're at a party, a club, or a social event. Someone secretly drops a drug like Rohypnol or GHB in your drink. When the drug dissolves, it is colorless and odorless. These drugs are silent and invisible — they may be completely undetectable. Yet, they are potent and destructive. They can seriously harm or even kill you.
About Rohypnol
Rohypnol is the brand name for flunitrazepam, a benzodiazepine. It has never been approved for medical use in the United States. It is illegal to manufacture, distribute, or possess Rohypnol in this country.
Rohypnol is a fast-acting sedative. Effects may be noticeable within 20 to 30 minutes, causing drowsiness, confusion, impaired motor skills, dizziness, and reduced levels of consciousness.
It is very dangerous to mix Rohypnol with alcohol or other drugs. The combination may produce extremely low blood pressure, respiratory depression, coma, or death.
One of the most disturbing effects is that it can produce complete or partial amnesia for events that take place after ingestion.
About GHB
GHB (Gamma Hydroxybutyrate) is a central nervous system depressant and a class II controlled substance. Two things make GHB especially dangerous: First, the drug can produce very different effects from dose to dose. Second, there is a very narrow margin between the dose that produces intoxication and one that produces more harmful effects.
GHB is most commonly made as a clear liquid that is colorless and odorless. It may taste somewhat salty.
Legal Consequences
It is illegal to possess or distribute Rohypnol or GHB in the state of Missouri. Possession or distribution of these drugs is a felony, punishable by a prison sentence and/or heavy fine.
What Are the Signs of Being Drugged?
• If you feel more intoxicated than usual with the same amount of alcohol consumed
• If you wake up feeling fuzzy and can't remember a period of time
• If you remember taking a drink, but can't remember what happened after
• If you feel as though someone had sex with you, but you can't remember
What Should You Do If It Happens to You?
• Get help immediately.
• Ask a trusted individual to stay with you.
• Call the police.
• Get medical care at a hospital emergency department as soon as possible.
• Inform hospital personnel that you suspect you've been drugged. Request a urine sample be taken as soon as possible. Time is of the essence!
• Preserve as much physical evidence as possible. Do not urinate, shower, bathe, douche, or throw away clothing.
• Call a rape crisis center for information and support.
Take Care of Yourself
• Don't drink beverages you did not open.
• Don't share or exchange drinks.
• Don't drink from a container being passed around.
• If possible, bring your own drinks to parties.
• Don't leave your drink unattended — even to use the restroom.
• Don't drink anything that has an unusual taste or appearance.
Watch Out for Your Friends
• Appoint a designated person to remain sober. Check on each other frequently.
• If a friend shows symptoms of being drugged, ensure their safety and seek medical attention. Call 9-1-1. There is no antidote for GHB.
• If you hear someone is dosing a drink, intervene and warn potential victims.
Contact
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Public Information and Education Division
1510 Elm Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101
Phone: 573-751-3313
Website: www.mshp.dps.mo.gov
Email: mshppied@mshp.dps.mo.gov
Emergency Assistance: 1-800-525-5555 or cellular *55