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Date Rape Drug

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Date Rape Drug
A popular name for Rohypnol, which is 10 times more potent than Valium as a sedative hypnotic; its notoriety derives from its alleged ability to decrease inhibitions and defenses in a woman, allowing a perpetrator to make unwanted sexual advances

date rape drug
Public health A popular name for Rohypnol, which is 10-fold more potent than Valium as a sedative hypnotic; its notoriety derives from its alleged ability to ↓ inhibitions and defenses in ♀, helping the female's partner make unwanted sexual advances


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A date rape drug is any drug, usually in pill form, put into the alcoholic drink of unknowing victim (usually a woman).
Lopez III was arrested at his Tampa home in 2002 as part of a US Drug Enforcement Administration operation for trafficking in GBL - a chemical related to the date rape drug GHB, the Post reported.
PLAID Cymru's parliamentary leader co-sponsored a bill before the Commons last night that would outlaw a date rape drug.
 
 
 
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