Dating and Date Rape Drugs

Dating

• Get info on anyone interested in dating you-reputation, what type of person is he, does he drink too much, talk negatively about women, show bullying or domineering tendencies, other problems, etc
• First date, in private, drive your own car and meet him there, consider a double date, lots of people=-safety
• Introduce your date to your parents, friends, roommate, tell them where, and where you are going
• Wear appropriate clothes for how you want the date/situation to go
• Communicate clearly and often about expectations
• Paying your own way prevents him for expecting something in return
• Listen to him carefully-attitude and opinions on important matters
• Trust your instincts, if it becomes uncomfortable, ask to leave or call a taxi or a friend
• Always take your phone with you
• Don’t let yourself be isolated with him
• If he drinks too much or does drugs, don’t get in a car with him, or go to his home with him
• If you drink, drink in moderation, make it last, eat , being drunk puts you in a very bad situation
• What you say must be consistent with your body language -mixed messages
• Don’t let him your house if you don’t feel comfortable or want him in your house

Date Rape Drugs
Rohypnol –referred to as Mexican Valium, Roofies, Rope, R-2, Rib, Roaches, and RZ. Normally an oblong green tablet that can be crushed and put in a drink, causing drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, los of inhibitions and amnesia. The manufactures no outs a dye in the drug which will show up if mixed in a drink, but generic version may not have dye
GHB- gamma hydroxyl butyrate- referred to as Liquid Ecstasy, Liquid X, Easy Lay, Soap, Goop or Georgia Home Boy. It can be liquid or white powder the mixes easily with drinks and quickly causes dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, unconsciousness, seizures, lowered heart rate, and respiratory failure. Renders the person incapable of resisting, and causes memory problems. Overdoes require immediate medical intervention. The DEA estimates there were 71 deaths due to GHB by Nov. 2000
Ketamine- referred to as Special K, Super K, Green, Cat Valium, Jet and Super Acid. It can be a clear liquid or white to off white powder causing mental confusion and loss of coordination. There can be other serious reactions since it is related to PCP.


Prevention

• Drink Safe Technology founded by Dr. Brian Glover has created a date-rape drug test kit. A coaster shaped test pad changes color to tell if your drink has been contaminated
• According to Francisco Guerra of Drink Safe Technology, 60% of convicted date rapist who used GHB on their victims were bartenders
• 1996 congress passed the Drug Induced Rape Prevention & Punishment Act
• It is a federal offense to commit a crime of violence including rape by administering controlled substances without the victim’s consent or knowledge. The date rape drugs mentioned above are covered by this law. Federal penalties include up to 20 years of imprisonment
• Don’t ever leave your drink unattended
• Never take a drink from a stranger
• Never drink out of a punch bowl
• If it tastes funny get rid of it
• Only drink from a bottle or can that has not been opened
• If you think your drink has been spiked, seek help immediately, medical tests
• Make a pact with friends, to go together and leave together and stay together
• Don’t drink and become isolated