What do you know?
Do you know what the most frequently used date rape drug is? Alcohol. But several other drugs may be used as well. The most common are:
- GHB (Liquid Ecstasy)
- Rohypnol (Roofies)
- Ketamine (Special K)
- Methamphetamines (Speed/ Ice/ Chalk/ Meth)
- Ecstasy (X/ The Love Drug)
- Prescription drugs
The drug is usually dropped into a drink and is odorless and colorless. When mixed with alcohol or other drugs, date rape drugs can be deadly. Signs that a drug has been used include:
- Feeling more intoxicated than usual with the same amount of alcohol.
- Confusion, loss of memory/memory gaps
- Slurred speech, loss of coordination, temporary paralysis (can't move arms or legs)
- Chills, sweating
- Dizziness, fainting, drowsiness
- Nausea, headache, vomiting
How can you protect yourself from drug-related rape?
Open and pour your own drink, even water. Protect it like your purse or your wallet - never let it out of your hand or your sight. If you set your drink down and lose sight of it, open and pour a fresh one. Don't let your date get your drink.
Avoid drinks served from punch bowls or pitchers.
Never accept a pill or medicine from anyone except medical personnel, even if it is just an aspirin.
Using alcohol or other drugs to get sex is a felony crime in Pennsylvania.