either by other men or, in limited cases, women. Often times, drugs are used to alter the state of mind of the victim of the date rape. Aside from the encouraged or almost forced intake of excessive alcohol, the most common drugs used are Rohypnol, Gamma Hydroxy Butyrate (GHB), and Ketamine Hydrochloride, these drugs referred to by a number of names, including “ActiveSex,” “Roofies,” “Ruffies,” “Roche,” “R-2,” “Rib,” and “Rope.” These drugs, commonly called date rape drugs, act very quickly and are
GHB, or gamma hydroxybutyrate, is a central nervous system depressant which can relax or sedate the body that is usually given in a clear liquid form that looks just like water and is usually found in small bottles, like empty Visine bottles, Gatorade bottles, or old water bottles. GHB can also come in the form of a light-colored power, which you mix into soda, alcohol, or water. GHB is relatively cheap, $5-$10 dollars a capful or teaspoonful, and the intoxicating effects usually takes place within
Drugs and nightclubs Drugs are illegal in most countries and the extermination of drugs has always been one of our most important worldwide issues. Ending the existence of drugs is one of the toughest and most complicated goal we face. With all the effort we put into the issue, why is there little success? Lack of effort is not a major reason the attempts are failing. It is the lack of understanding that leads to the misdirection and failure of the attempts. As long as a strong desire to use drugs
Gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) is a depressant that affects the central nervous system. It was first created in the 1920’s and was under development as an anesthetic agent in the 1960’s. GHB is produced naturally in the human body in very small amounts, but its purpose or function is unclear. The drug came on the scene recently as a club drug at all-night dance parties and raves. GHB causes both an intense, euphoric high and sometimes it even causes hallucinations. GHB has caused many young people
“Most sexual assaults are committed by an acquaintance or date. Approximately 75% of all rapes are date or acquaintance rapes. Most of these crimes either go unrecognized, unreported, unsolved, or unproven” (“The Hard Facts). Date rape is a terrible event and can happen in several ways, but it can be prevented. It can happen when someone is forced to have sex without consent on a date or at a party or when the attacker uses any type of abuse drugs in order to “spike” the victim’s drink and then
The Hunting Ground, a popular documentary publicized by Lady Gaga and former Vice President Joe Biden, highlighted the role collegiate fraternities play in creating a culture of sexual violence. In fact, Sigma Alpha Epsilon gained the notorious pseudonym of Sexual Assault Expected for the frequent acts of sexual assault associated with their fraternity (Scully). Although the documentary highlighted just one specific fraternity, it also discussed the pervasive culture of sexual violence in fraternities
California Proposition 36 (Prop 36) is most commonly known as the Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention Act (SACPA) of 2000, which according to the Legislative Analyst’s Office is, “an initiative statute that permanently changed state law to allow qualifying defendants convicted of non-violent drug possession offenses to receive a probationary sentence in lieu of incarceration.” According to the UCLA evaluation report of the SACPA 2008- 2010 fiscal year, the Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention Act
rape drugs have hypnotic, sedative, amnesiac and dissociative effects on the victims and are always added to food and drinks without the victims’ knowledge. In addition to alcohol, the three frequently used date rape drugs available are gamma hydroxybutyric acid (GHB), rohypnol (flunitrazepam), and ketamine (ketamine hydrochloride), however, the number one date rape drug is alcohol. Alcohol is best known drug th... ... middle of paper ... ...e rape drugs are life threatening and the society should
jury to show the disfigured body. Another piece of evidence leading to the conviction of Susan Wright was the autopsy done that showed drugs in Wright’s system. The author of CNN stated, “They also suggested she may have drugged him with gamma-hydroxybutyric acid, known as the "date-rape drug," low levels of which were found in Jeffrey Wright 's system” (Jakobsson, 2010, paragraph 10). One last conclusive piece of visual evidence was the presence of two of Jeffrey’s ex-girlfriends. “Misty McMichael
No Means No Sexual assault has been an issue this country and almost every other has faced for decades. Since the 1700s, the term date rape has been around to distinguish between rape by a stranger and rape by an acquaintance. Alcohol and drugs are commonly used in date rapes to make the victim incapacitated and therefore an easier target. There are many drugs out there that are usedto commit date rapes. Three of the most known are roofies, GHB, and ketamine. The refusaland dismissive response
could potentially put you in prison for 20 years. Rohypnol or “roofies” are known as the date rape drug on college campuses. Once rohypnol is slipped into a drink, they can’t be smelled and they dissolve almost immediately. (Schaffner) Gamma hydroxybutyric acid or GBA is a very common drug also. This drug causes drowsiness, hallucinations, confusion, memory loss, and numbing of the body. Rapists commonly use this drug because it's easily purchased on campus and this drug is very cheap. The last