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Definition of Rohypnol

Rohypnol: The trade name for flunitrazepam, which has been abused as a "date rape" drug. Rohypnol produces sedative-hypnotic effects including muscle relaxation and amnesia. It can produces physical and psychological dependence and can be lethal when mixed with alcohol and/or other depressants. It is not approved for use in the US and its importation is banned. Also known by a large number of street names including the forget me pill, the lunch money drug, Mexican valium, pingus, R-2, Reynolds, rib, roach, roach-2, roaches, roapies, robutal, roofies, rope, rope marijuana, rophies, rophy, ropies, roples, row-shay, ruffies, ruffles, and wolfies.

Source: MedTerms™ Medical Dictionary
http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=23139
Last Editorial Review: 4/21/2003


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