forget me drug
Definition
Noun A slang term for the sedative and hypnotic drug flunitrazepam, which is known for its strong amnesic effects and association with criminal activities such as drug-facilitated assault.
Usage
The term "forget me drug" is used almost exclusively in informal, street-level contexts to refer to the prescription medication flunitrazepam. It highlights the drug's notorious ability to cause memory loss or "blackouts" in individuals who ingest it, often without their knowledge.
Examples
- Law enforcement warned partygoers about the dangers of the forget me drug being used in local clubs.
- The victim suspected her drink had been spiked with a forget me drug.
- Articles about substance abuse often list Rohypnol as a common forget me drug.
Advanced Usage
The term is primarily used in journalistic, public safety, and colloquial discourse to discuss the criminal misuse of the substance. It is not a clinical or pharmaceutical term.
Variants and Related Words
- Flunitrazepam: The international nonproprietary name (INN) and formal pharmaceutical term for the drug.
- Rohypnol: A common brand name for flunitrazepam, frequently used synonymously with "forget me drug" in media reports.
- Date rape drug: A broader category of substances used to incapacitate a person for the purpose of committing a crime, which includes flunitrazepam.
Synonyms
- Roofie (slang)
- Rope (slang)
- Roche (slang, from the manufacturer Hoffmann-La Roche)
Related Phrases
- Drug-facilitated assault: The criminal act often associated with the administration of a "forget me drug."
- Spiking a drink: The common method of surreptitiously administering such a substance.
Noun
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street names for flunitrazepan