Date Rape Drugs

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drugs associated with this topic, GHB and Rohypnol. In recent years, GHB (Gamma Hydroxybutyrate) has become a popular recreational drug found mostly at raves and night clubs. For this reason, young people go to these places are the most vulnerable group and are most likely to benefit from a program of this type. GHB is a central nervous system depressant available in both liquid and powder forms which is used as an anaesthetic in some countries. However, it is illegal in Canada and smuggled into the country where it is sold for approximately ten dollars per dose. The drug may also be known as "Liquid Ecstasy", "Liquid X", "Georgia Home Boy", " Easy Lay", "Soap" and "Grevious Bodily Harm". It is often used in combination with other drugs such as ecstasy. GHB induces a state of relaxation which can be felt within five to twenty minutes after it is ingested. This state feels similar to being drunk, but at the same time, clear headed with no subsequent hangover. The "high" lasts ...

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simultaneously too hot and too cold, and nauseated. She may experience difficulty moving and speaking, and she will eventually pass out. After waking up, she will have no recollection of what happened to her while under the drug's influence. Rohypnol is the most common date rape drug. As I have demonstrated above, GHB and Rohypnol are very dangerous and everyone should be aware of their effects. The individuals who I believe are at the highest risk of being subjected to this problem, and who I wish to target are highschool and undergraduate university/college students, women in particular. My planning committee will include a faculty member from the institutions that I wish to present ...

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