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5 Gadgets That Alert Drinkers to Date Rape Drugs | EfficientGov

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In every college town in America, and really anywhere there's a bar, such as a club or party, encountering date rape drugs in any drink is a possibility. EMS train on the effects of date rape drugs, like gamma hydroxybutyrate ( GHB), and how alcohol compounds symptoms like seizures, apnea or coma.

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Sexual Assault in the United States One in five women and one in 71 men will be raped at some point in their lives (a) In the U.S., one in three women and one in six men experienced some form of contact sexual violence in their lifetime (o) 51.1% of female victims of rape reported being raped by an intimate partner and 40.8% by an acquaintance (a) 52.4% of male victims report being raped by an acquaintance and 15.1% by a stranger (a)

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Girls do what they want,

guys do what they can.

Take it from somebody

who experienced it firsthand.

Suddenly I'm a slut and a liar

According to the rumors that started

So I became an attention whore

Luring men in all around

Giving them a flirtatious stare

Before sticking up my nose

Wearing the tiniest clothes

And breathing heavy and close

I thought I was so in control

I thought the power was mine

I thought i didn't matter

Boy, was I fucking blind.

Suddenly I felt dirty.

Taking any chance I could

to wash my hands

Rid myself of the filth

Of what once was who i am.

Feeling like I'd caused injustice

And hating myself for it.

I covered up more now

Glared at any man staring at me

They all saw me as meat.

They all caused my hate.

Then suddenly I'm broken.

And the pain doesn't end

I realize what's happened to me

Falling apart and barley breathing

How could someone do this to me?

How could they against my will?

And I don't hate you, I don't.

I wish I did but i can't even still.

I bang a fist against a wall

A fist with lines

Across the wrist

You made me lose my self-worth

with all of those lies you spread

After spreading my legs

and making me open up

Bruising my body

Calling the shots

Pushing yourself

Unwelcome

Unwanted

Telling you to stop

You didn't end it

I said No.

Multiple times.

You tell me to wait,

I'll like it this time

No I say again

You say I'm good in bed

No i try to say

and the words don't escape

You don't hesitate

You penetrate

You fill me with hate

I can't concentrate

I drift far away

Two condoms on the floor

My bleeding uterus bleeding once more

"Did we just have sex?"

I can assure you, we didn't

You did something to me

Without my consent.

Clothes on the floor

Wrappers on the ground

I did the walk of shame home

The "R word" was out of the question

"He's not that kind of guy"

A friend assured

I can assure you

I don't take her word.

You're a coward. You're a crook.

Let's take a second look:

Wait it's all a blur

I took too many shots

Is that me under the covers?

Is that me saying

"Stop!"

I am now a number.

Less of a person than before.

You took a piece of me with you

Two long years ago

I was date raped

By a guy at a Frat party

I spent an entire summer numb

From the alcohol

Consumption

I let my tears flow quietly

In bathroom stalls

I let my nerves get the best of me

I built wall after wall

I never got to shout

I never got to scream

I never told that coward

That I knew what he did to me

So now is my chance

To let the anger seep in

To take this moment

And just give in

I was a virgin!

I'd never been in love!

I pushed your hands away!

You gave me two more shots!

I woke up in your bed,

Exposed,

Vulnerable

You ripped into me TWICE

while I told you to stop

I had a tampon in

How do you think that felt?

When I dug it out,

And my cherry had been popped

And I made that memory

Instead of making love

My name DOES matter

So does every persons in this world.

With my name comes power

Yours does too

I won't speak it, I'll still keep you protected

Just know you've started a riot

My heart is full steam in this passionate movement

If you pity me

Stop.

If you feel sorry for me

Don't.

Do you see me as broken?

Do you see me as damaged?

Cut that shit out.

I have an advantage.

I am strong.

I am tough.

I will never accept

what happened to me

I will always fight

for the boys and girls like me

But holy hell

Will I own up

To being strong.

For being tough.

I was a victim.

Now I am a Survivor.

So, you want to end this trend?

Yeah, #MeToo

Rape culture advocates for the rapist. I could have avoided my assault if I hadn't drunk alcohol, if I hadn't gone to a party, if I hadn't worn a shoulder-bearing outfit, right? If I had just drank a little less, then maybe I wouldn't have been raped. If I had stayed in that night, and every night, then no, I probably would have avoided it. But that isn't realistic. I shouldn't have to weigh the odds. I shouldn't have to worry about it. I should be able to say "No" and be respected. Instead, he's off graduating in his business and piano degrees. He's off enjoying his bachelor life, and I'm left trying to learn how to enjoy my married one.

I have to advocate for the girl who couldn't do it for herself before. I think about her tiny body, bruised and trying to make sense of what was happening. I think of her mind, completely delusional and saying "No" as best she could. I think of her hands wanting to push him away. I think of her tears and scars. And I think, "I have to be there for her for the rest of my life." I can't be a bystander. I can't allow this problem to escalate. I hope you think of her, and think "Me too," when I say I'm going to end sexual assault. There should be more "me too's" coming from those wanting to end sexual harassment and assault, not from those who experienced it.

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Turning Anger Into Poetry: My Date Rape Story

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Girls do what they want, guys do what they can. Take it from somebody who experienced it firsthand.

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Date rape drugs are most commonly used to sexually assault a person. The drugs often have no color, smell, or taste and are easily added to drinks without the victim's knowledge. These drugs usually cause a person to become helpless - they can hardly move and are not able to protect themselves from being hurt.

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What should you do if you're raped on a date? Could you be in the middle of a date rape if you feel dizzy in a club? Here's everything you need to know about what to do in a date rape, even if you think it's too late to do anything about it.

Click here to read the introduction, Date Rape Facts and learn how date rapes occur in the first place.
Can you get raped on a date?
It is very important to be alert and careful when you're out, even if it's with a friend. If you feel nauseous, dizzy or start blacking out, ask a trusted girlfriend to get you to a safe place immediately, or call someone who can help you, even your parents.

Don't hesitate at these moments, even if it's just a hunch.

Don't accept a lift or help from anyone else. There is every possibility that the very person who wants to help you could turn out to be the potential rapist.

Most of the times, almost always, date rapes happen at a known place, either your house or at a friend's place.
What should you do if you've been raped on a date?
First of all, remember that it's not your fault that it happened. You were either forced into it, knowingly or unknowingly, or you probably weren't in a state to prevent it.

Rapes are usually never reported because of all the guilt. You might feel dirty, ashamed and violated. But you should know that rape is a crime too, and just like in any other case, the attacker is the only one who should be ashamed.
Do you think you've been raped on a date?
If you have been raped or wake up with flashbacks of a possible rape, get to a hospital or a doctor as soon as possible. Don't wash or change your clothes. Contact the police immediately and insist that urine and blood tests be taken.

If you were drugged and forced into the act, the evidence of the drug usually stays in the body from 5 to 8 hours up to 48 hours, depending on the drug used. Get checked for sexually transmitted diseases or pregnancy and consider having an AIDS test.

It might be hard to get over the thought, and you may suffer from a lot of guilt and extreme reactions within you. You might lose your confidence, feel worthless, or go into depressions. If you feel any of these emotions, it is very important that you seek counseling, or talk to a trusted friend or a family member.
How to avoid getting raped on a date
It's a very well known and clichéd adage "it's better to be safe than sorry", but it's one of the things that you should understand.

Tip #1 Always trust your instincts. They may seem too farfetched at times, but most of the times your instinct never lets you down.

Tip #2 If you feel someone is creepy, don't put up with them, and don't accept drinks from them, or stay around them.

Tip #3 When you're at a pub, always keep the drink with you at all times, even if it means hitting the dance floor with a drink in your hand.

Tip #4 If you have to visit the loo, maybe you should think about ordering another glass when you come back to your table.

Tip #5 Don't share or swap drinks. It's fun to try out the different cocktails all of you are having, but you never know where things might just turn wrong for you.

But even with all this in your mind, if you are ever a victim of a date rape or a sexual assault, remember that it's not your fault and the best way to deal with it is by reporting it to the cops.
We all know that most girls who get raped on a date never reveal it, but why let some pervert get away with a cheap dirty trick that could scar you forever, when you have a choice to put him behind bars.
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18% of women and 1% of men experience rape at some point during their lifetime. More than 35% of the female victims are between the ages of 18 and 24.

Thinking about date rape (someone you know conducting the crime) is unpleasant, but necessary in order to protect yourself and those you love. Keep reading to learn the important facts you should know.

Date Rape Facts

Reporting the Crime

The Aftermath of Date Rape

College and Date Rape

Date Rape Drugs

What are the other most used date rape drugs (aside from alcohol)?
There are three common date rape drugs used:

Rohypnol, known as Roach, Mind Erasers, and Roofies

GHB, known as Cherry Meth, G-Juice, and Liquid Ecstasy

Ketamine, known as Kit Kat, Special K, and Super Acid

Bottom Line

Rape isn't just an issue with strangers. It can happen with anyone who you know and when you least suspect it. Always keep your guard up and surround yourself with people you trust to help you and your loved ones stay safe.

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Date rape drugs facts*

*Date rape facts medical author: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP

Date rape drugs are drugs used to assist in a sexual assault, which is any type of sexual activity a person does not agree to.

These drugs can affect you very quickly and cause victims to become weak, confused, and even pass out. You may not remember what happened while you were drugged. Date rape drugs can also cause seizures and even death.

The most common date rape drugs -- also called "club drugs" -- are flunitrazepam (Rohypnol), also called roofies; gamma hydroxybutyric acid (GHB), also called liquid ecstasy; and ketamine, also called Special K. These drugs may come as pills, liquids, or powders.

Alcohol may also be considered a date rape drug because it affects judgment and behavior and can be used to help commit sexual assault.

The club drug "ecstasy" (MDMA) has also been used to commit sexual assault.

Protect yourself by not accepting drinks from others, not sharing drinks, watching your drink, and having a non-drinking friend with you to make sure nothing happens.

If you suspect you have been exposed to a date rape drug or have been sexually assaulted, call 911 and get to an emergency room immediately.

Contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE if you need assistance.

Adverse Effects of Club Drugs

Uncertainties about the sources, chemicals, and possible contaminants used to manufacture many club drugs make it extremely difficult to determine toxicity and associated medical consequences. Nonetheless, we do know that:

Coma and seizures can occur following use of GHB. Combined use with other drugs such as alcohol can result in nausea and breathing difficulties. GHB and two of its precursors, gamma butyrolactone (GBL) and 1,4 butanediol (BD), have been involved in poisonings, overdoses, date rapes, and deaths.

Rohypnol may be lethal when mixed with alcohol and/or other CNS depressants.

Ketamine, in high doses, can cause impaired motor function, high blood pressure, and potentially fatal respiratory problems.

What are date rape drugs?

These are drugs that are sometimes used during sexual assault. Sexual assault is any type of sexual activity that a person does not agree to. It can include touching that is not okay; putting something into the vagina; rape; and attempted rape.

Date rape drugs are powerful and dangerous. They can be slipped into your drink when you are not looking. The drugs often have no color, smell, or taste, so you can't tell if you are being drugged. The drugs can make you become weak and confused -- or even pass out -- so that you cannot consent to sex. If you are drugged, you might not remember what happened while you were drugged. Date rape drugs may be used on both females and males.

These drugs also are known as " club drugs" because they tend to be used at dance clubs, concerts, and "raves."

The term "date rape" is widely used. But most experts prefer the term "drug-facilitated sexual assault." These drugs also are used to help people commit other crimes, like robbery and physical assault. They are used on both men and women. The term "date rape" also can be misleading because the person who commits the crime might not be dating the victim. Rather, it could be an acquaintance or stranger.

What are the most common date rape drugs?

The three most common date rape drugs are:

Rohypnol (roh-HIP-nol). Rohypnol is the trade name for flunitrazepam (FLOO-neye-TRAZ-uh-pam). Abuse of two similar drugs appears to have replaced Rohypnol abuse in some parts of the United States. These are: clonazepam (marketed as Klonopin in the U.S. and Rivotril in Mexico) and alprazolam (marketed as Xanax). Rohypnol is also known as:

Circles

Forget Pill

LA Rochas

Lunch Money

Mexican Valium

Mind Erasers

Poor Man's Quaalude

R-2

Rib

Roach

Roach-2

Roches

Roofies

Roopies

Rope

Rophies

Ruffies

Trip-and-Fall

Whiteys

GHB, which is short for gamma hydroxybutyric (GAM-muh heye-DROX-ee-BYOO-tur-ihk) acid. GHB is also known as:

Bedtime Scoop

Cherry Meth

Easy Lay

Energy Drink

G

Gamma 10

Georgia Home Boy

G-Juice

Gook

Goop

Great Hormones

Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH)

Liquid E

Liquid Ecstasy

Liquid X

PM

Salt Water

Soap

Somatomax

Vita-G

Ketamine (KEET-uh-meen), also known as:

Black Hole

Bump

Cat Valium

Green

Jet

K

K-Hole

Kit Kat

Psychedelic Heroin

Purple

Special K

Super Acid

What do the drugs look like?

Rohypnol comes as a pill that dissolves in liquids. Some are small, round, and white. Newer pills are oval and green-gray in color. When slipped into a drink, a dye in these new pills makes clear liquids turn bright blue and dark drinks turn cloudy. But this color change might be hard to see in a dark drink, like cola or dark beer, or in a dark room. Also, the pills with no dye are still available. The pills may be ground up into a powder.

GHB has a few forms: a liquid with no odor or color, white powder, and pill. It might give your drink a slightly salty taste. Mixing it with a sweet drink, such as fruit juice, can mask the salty taste.

Ketamine comes as a liquid and a white powder.

What effects do these drugs have on the body?

These drugs are very powerful. They can affect you very quickly and without your knowing. The length of time that the effects last varies. It depends on how much of the drug is taken and if the drug is mixed with other drugs or alcohol. Alcohol makes the drugs even stronger and can cause serious health problems -- even death.

Rohypnol

The effects of Rohypnol can be felt within 30 minutes of being drugged and can last for several hours. If you are drugged, you might look and act like someone who is drunk. You might have trouble standing. Your speech might be slurred. Or you might pass out. Rohypnol can cause these problems:

GHB

GHB takes effect in about 15 minutes and can last 3 or 4 hours. It is very potent: A very small amount can have a big effect. So it's easy to overdose on GHB. Most GHB is made by people in home or street "labs." So, you don't know what's in it or how it will affect you. GHB can cause these problems:

Ketamine

Ketamine is very fast-acting. You might be aware of what is happening to you, but unable to move. It also causes memory problems. Later, you might not be able to remember what happened while you were drugged. Ketamine can cause these problems:

Distorted perceptions of sight and sound

Lost sense of time and identity

Out of body experiences

Dream-like feeling

Feeling out of control

Impaired motor function

Problems breathing

Convulsions

Vomiting

Memory problems

Numbness

Loss of coordination

Aggressive or violent behavior

Depression

High blood pressure

Slurred speech

Are these drugs legal in the United States?

Some of these drugs are legal when lawfully used for medical purposes. But that doesn't mean they are safe. These drugs are powerful and can hurt you. They should only be used under a doctor's care and order.

Rohypnol is not legal in the United States. It is legal in Europe and Mexico, where it is prescribed for sleep problems and to assist anesthesia before surgery. It is brought into the United States illegally.

Ketamine is legal in the United States for use as an anesthetic for humans and animals. It is mostly used on animals. Veterinary clinics are robbed for their ketamine supplies.

GHB was recently made legal in the United States to treat problems from narcolepsy (a sleep disorder). Distribution of GHB for this purpose is tightly restricted.

Is alcohol a date rape drug? What about other drugs?

Any drug that can affect judgment and behavior can put a person at risk for unwanted or risky sexual activity. Alcohol is one such drug. In fact, alcohol is the drug most commonly used to help commit sexual assault. When a person drinks too much alcohol:

It's harder to think clearly.

It's harder to set limits and make good choices.

It's harder to tell when a situation could be dangerous.

It's harder to say "no" to sexual advances.

It's harder to fight back if a sexual assault occurs.

It's possible to blackout and to have memory loss.

The club drug "ecstasy" (MDMA) has been used to commit sexual assault. It can be slipped into someone's drink without the person's knowledge. Also, a person who willingly takes ecstasy is at greater risk of sexual assault. Ecstasy can make a person feel "lovey-dovey" towards others. It also can lower a person's ability to give reasoned consent. Once under the drug's influence, a person is less able to sense danger or to resist a sexual assault.

Even if a victim of sexual assault drank alcohol or willingly took drugs, the victim is not at fault for being assaulted. It is never OK to have sexual contact with someone without their consent. Sexual assault is always the responsibility of the person who commits the assault. Sexual assault is never the victim's fault, regardless of the circumstances.

How can I protect myself from being a victim?

Don't accept drinks from other people.

Open containers yourself.

Keep your drink with you at all times, even when you go to the bathroom.

Don't share drinks.

Don't drink from punch bowls or other common, open containers. They may already have drugs in them.

If someone offers to get you a drink from a bar or at a party, go with the person to order your drink. Watch the drink being poured and carry it yourself.

Don't drink anything that tastes or smells strange. Sometimes, GHB tastes salty.

Have a nondrinking friend with you to make sure nothing happens.

If you realize you left your drink unattended, pour it out.

If you feel drunk and haven't drunk any alcohol -- or, if you feel like the effects of drinking alcohol are stronger than usual -- get help right away.

Are there ways to tell if I might have been drugged and raped?

It is often hard to tell. Most victims don't remember being drugged or assaulted. The victim might not be aware of the attack until 8 or 12 hours after it occurred. These drugs also leave the body very quickly. Once a victim gets help, there might be no proof that drugs were involved in the attack. But there are some signs that you might have been drugged:

You feel drunk and haven't drunk any alcohol -- or, you feel like the effects of drinking alcohol are stronger than usual.

You wake up feeling very hung over and disoriented or having no memory of a period of time.

You remember having a drink, but cannot recall anything after that.

You find that your clothes are torn or not on right.

You feel like you had sex, but you cannot remember it.

What should I do if I think I've been drugged and raped?

Get medical care right away. Call 911 or have a trusted friend take you to a hospital emergency room. Don't urinate, douche, bathe, brush your teeth, wash your hands, change clothes, or eat or drink before you go. These things may give evidence of the rape. The hospital will use a "rape kit" to collect evidence.

Call the police from the hospital. Tell the police exactly what you remember. Be honest about all your activities. Remember, nothing you did -- including drinking alcohol or doing drugs -- can justify rape.

Ask the hospital to take a urine (pee) sample that can be used to test for date rape drugs. The drugs leave your system quickly. Rohypnol stays in the body for several hours, and can be detected in the urine up to 72 hours after taking it. GHB leaves the body in 12 hours. Don't urinate before going to the hospital.

Don't pick up or clean up where you think the assault might have occurred. There could be evidence left behind -- such as on a drinking glass or bed sheets.

Get counseling and treatment. Feelings of shame, guilt, fear, and shock are normal. A counselor can help you work through these emotions and begin the healing process. Calling a crisis center or a hotline is a good place to start. One national hotline is the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE.

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"Date Rape Drugs Fact Sheet." WomensHealth.gov. Apr. 28, 2017. <http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/date-rape-drugs.html>.

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