Mexican valium
Noun A street name for the pharmaceutical drug flunitrazepam, a potent sedative and hypnotic medication. This term is used primarily in illicit contexts to refer to the drug when it is misused.
This term is a slang identifier for a specific controlled substance. It is not a medical or formal term and is typically encountered in discussions about drug abuse, law enforcement, or street culture.
- The police report noted the seizure of pills identified as Mexican Valium.
- He was arrested for possession of Mexican Valium without a prescription.
The term leverages the brand name "Valium" (diazepam) to describe a different but similarly acting drug (flunitrazepam), with "Mexican" often indicating its purported origin or common trafficking route. It is a clear example of drug slang.
- Rohypnol: The most common brand name for flunitrazepam.
- Roofies: Another prevalent street name for the same drug.
- Flunitrazepam: The formal, international nonproprietary name for the pharmaceutical.
- Forget-me pill
- Rope (slang)
Flunitrazepam is a controlled substance known for its association with drug-facilitated crimes. The term "Mexican Valium" should be understood as dangerous slang for an illegal and harmful drug.
- street names for flunitrazepan