What is Rohypnol?
Rohypnol Powder UK: Rohypnol (flunitrazepam), also known as roofies, is a sedative in the same recreational drug family as GHB and ketamine and the same prescription drug family as Valium, Halcion, Xanax, and Versed. It is a white tablet and powder form, which is scored on one side. On the other side, the manufacturer’s name (ROCHE) is imprinted above the number 1 or 2 (indicating the milligram dosage).
How is Rohypnol used?
Rohypnol is generallytaken in pill and powder form (it is rarely crushed and snorted). Rohypnol is extremely powerful (about 5 times as powerful as Valium). Even a small dose can affect the user for 8 to 12 hours.
Where and how to get Rohypnol
Rohypnol is a prescription-only benzodiazepine medication commonly issued under the brand name of Flunitrazepam.
Prescribing guidelines for Rohypnol are for anaesthesia within a hospital setting or on a very short-term and occasional basis for those who have chronic insomnia. It can also be used to prevent and stop seizures (1)
Due to the powerful sedative effects and potential for abuse, it is rarely prescribed outside of hospital environments. Many other less addictive and less potent prescription medications would be considered a far safer alternative by general practitioners.
Sadly, like most controlled prescription drugs, Rohypnol can be purchased illicitly from the dark web and street dealers. It is this method of obtaining Rohypnol that leads to the most misuse and abuse of the drug.
Rohypnol drug classification in the UK
Rohypnol – Flunitrazepam is a Class C controlled drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.
Possession of Rohypnol without a legitimate prescription is illegal.
Supply of Rohypnol without legal authority (as with all Class C controlled medications) is also illegal and can carry a hefty fine and up to a maximum of 14 years imprisonment (2)
The effects of Rohypnol
Royhpnol has strong sedative and amnesic properties. This makes it a sought-after drug for abuse.
The effects of Rohypnol-Flunitrazepam include:
- Powerful sedation
- Euphoria
- Relaxation
- Reduced anxiety
- Prevention of convulsions
- Slowed breathing
- Amnesia
- Drowsiness
Flunitrazepam can affect individuals differently. The severity of these effects will depend on the dosage, your tolerance to the drug, and the method of administration.
Rohypnol adverse effects are much more likely to occur when mixed with alcohol or another drug.
Royhpnol can also have some paradoxical (adverse) effects, including:
- Increased anxiety
- Agitation
- Aggression
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Loss of muscle control (feeling unable to move)
- Decreased inhibitions
- Loss of impulse control
- Loss of memory of events occurring whilst under the influence
- Violent behaviour
- Seizures (3)
Effects can be felt the following day. If you have taken this drug, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery the following day until you know how it affects you as an individual.
WARNING: Mixing Rohypnol with alcohol, other sedative prescription drugs, opiates or other drugs can cause respiratory depression, leading to drug overdose and death






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