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flunitrazepam

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flu·ni·tra·ze·pam (fl-n-trz-pm)
n.
A benzodiazepine drug that is illegal in the US but is used elsewhere as a hypnotic and in anesthesia. It is popularly known as the "date rape drug" because its ability to cause semiconciousness and memory blackouts has led to its association with unwanted sexual encounters.

flunitrazepam
Rohypnol Pharmacology A benzodiazepine which has acquired notoriety by its slang name, the date rape drug, see there


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Under [section] 844, simple possession of a controlled substance is a misdemeanor, except possession of more than 5 grams of cocaine base (crack), which is punishable by 5 to 20 years imprisonment, and possession of any quantity of flunitrazepam (trade name: Rohypnol), which is punishable by up to 3 years imprisonment.
Rickert VI, Wiemann CM and Berenson AB, Prevalence, patterns, and correlates of voluntary flunitrazepam use among female sexually active adolescents and young adults, Pediatrics, 1999, <http://www.
Rohypnol, also known as flunitrazepam, is not manufactured in the United States, nor available by prescription.
 
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