rohypnol

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Definition

Noun: 1. A potent sedative drug: Rohypnol is the brand name for the drug flunitrazepam, which is a powerful depressant and tranquilizer belonging to the benzodiazepine class. It is notorious for its association with drug-facilitated crimes, such as sexual assault, due to its ability to cause sedation, muscle relaxation, amnesia, and to be easily mixed into drinks without detection.

Usage
  • Rohypnol is primarily discussed in legal, medical, and crime-related contexts due to its potent effects and potential for misuse.
  • It is often referred to as a "date rape drug."
  • The term is typically used as a proper noun (capitalized) when referring to the specific brand, but can also be used generically.
Examples
  • Law Enforcement Context: "The toxicology report confirmed the presence of Rohypnol in the victim's system."
  • Public Health Warning: "Authorities are warning party-goers about the dangers of Rohypnol being used to spike drinks."
  • Medical Context (Historical/Legal): "While Rohypnol was once prescribed for severe insomnia, its medical use is now highly restricted in many countries due to safety concerns."
Advanced Usage
  • "to be roofied": A slang verb derived from "Rohypnol," meaning to have one's drink secretly drugged with a sedative.
    • She was afraid she might get roofied at the crowded club, so she never left her drink unattended.
Variants and Related Words
  • Flunitrazepam (n): The generic, pharmaceutical name for the drug marketed as Rohypnol.
  • Benzodiazepine (n): The class of psychoactive drugs to which Rohypnol belongs; other examples include diazepam (Valium) and alprazolam (Xanax).
Synonyms
  • Date rape drug (n): A general term for any drug used to incapacitate a person for the purpose of committing a sexual assault. (Rohypnol is a specific type of date rape drug).
  • Sedative-hypnotic (n): A category of drugs that depress the central nervous system, used to induce sedation or sleep.
Related Phrases
  • Drug-facilitated assault (n): The criminal act of using a substance like Rohypnol to disable a victim.
  • Drink spiking (n): The action of adding a drug or alcohol to someone's drink without their knowledge or consent.
Noun
  1. a depressant and tranquilizer (trade name Rohypnol) often used in the commission of sexual assault; legally available in Europe and Mexico and Colombia

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