Rohypnol - (Flunitrazepam) is a drug which os approved or sold in other countries as a sleeping aid or pre-surgical sedative. Rohypnol is not manufactured or legally sold in the United States. Street names Rohypnol include: Roachies, LaRocha, Rope, Rib Roche, Roofies, Ruffies, Mexican Valium, R-2, and Roach-2.

Gamma Hydroxybutyrate (GHB) - This drug is also known as GHB, Liquid E, Liquid Ecstasy, Liquid X, Grievous Bodily Harm, and Easy Lay. GHB is usually a colorless, oderless liquid which you drink (tastes salty).

Ketamin - Ketamin is manufactured in liquid form and has the brand names of Ketaset, Ketablar, Vetalar and Ketajet. Slang terms for Ketamin are: Special K, Kat, and "K". Ketamin can be converted into a power. Depending on ingestion method the time of onset of effects can vary. On average a person will feel the effects within 5-15 minutes. The duration of effects range from 20 to 30 minutes.

Immediate Action Is Required - Anyone who thinks they have been drugged should ask the rape crisis center, the hospital emergency room, or the police to run a urine test as soon as possible. Most substances can be detected through appropriate drug testing. The findings of such tests can provide valuable evidence in a court of law if the rape survivor wishes to prosecute the case.

Is There A Local Testing Site? - Yes, there is a local lab that will test for flunitrazapam. The name of the lab is Met-Tox Laboratory located in New Brighton, MN. They will only test for the prescence of this drug, unless otherwise requested. Their cost is $67.00 per test, and they have a 24-48 hour turnaround time.

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