When we hear the word “rape”, many people do not think that it would ever happen to them. Especially in a college atmosphere, rape is not the first thing that many people think of when they go to parties or events. However, it is very important that people, especially women ages 18-25 are aware of the possibilities and know how to detect and prevent it from happening.
Even though alcohol is the most common ingredient in sexual assaults there is still a high risk for date rape drugs. There are many types of “date rape” drugs, but the most common include: Rohypnol (also known as roofies), Gamma Hydroxybutyric (liquid ecstasy) and Special K (which is a form of Ketamine). If these drugs are not used properly, or knowingly they can be very …show more content…
In 1962 the drug was first manufactured by American Scientist, Calvin Stevens. When the drug was first made it was named Cl- 581 which progressed into Ketamine. It was developed as a plagiaristic version of PCP (phencyclidine). Scientist wanted to make a drug that had similar anesthetic effects that PCP does without all the harmful side effects. Compared to PCP, Scientists wanted to make a drug that would not cause long lasting symptoms, including hallucinations during recovery, which was concerning because it could produce psychotic symptoms such as delusions and even psychosis. The use of Ketamine pharmacologically started in Belgium in 1963, only for veterinary use. As time progressed the use of the drug on humans began to be more frequent. Scientist soon found that ketamine produced the minor hallucinogenic side effects that they were looking for that would eventually be a substitute for PCP. Amused with this finding, Professor Edward Domino was the first to use it for recreational use in 1965. Domino described it as “a potent psychedelic drug or a dissociative …show more content…
The more a person uses the drug it can damage their organs and could potentially be fatal. However there is treatment options for a person addicted to Ketamine. Drug treatment programs are made to provide an individual with education, knowledge, and the proper help that they need to battle the addiction and to detox safely. When an individual goes through detox the drug is provided to them with medical supervision, and in slowly decreasing the dosages. Therapy can be offered to help the individual
Even though alcohol is the most common ingredient in sexual assaults there is still a high risk for date rape drugs. There are many types of “date rape” drugs, but the most common include: Rohypnol (also known as roofies), Gamma Hydroxybutyric (liquid ecstasy) and Special K (which is a form of Ketamine). If these drugs are not used properly, or knowingly they can be very …show more content…
In 1962 the drug was first manufactured by American Scientist, Calvin Stevens. When the drug was first made it was named Cl- 581 which progressed into Ketamine. It was developed as a plagiaristic version of PCP (phencyclidine). Scientist wanted to make a drug that had similar anesthetic effects that PCP does without all the harmful side effects. Compared to PCP, Scientists wanted to make a drug that would not cause long lasting symptoms, including hallucinations during recovery, which was concerning because it could produce psychotic symptoms such as delusions and even psychosis. The use of Ketamine pharmacologically started in Belgium in 1963, only for veterinary use. As time progressed the use of the drug on humans began to be more frequent. Scientist soon found that ketamine produced the minor hallucinogenic side effects that they were looking for that would eventually be a substitute for PCP. Amused with this finding, Professor Edward Domino was the first to use it for recreational use in 1965. Domino described it as “a potent psychedelic drug or a dissociative …show more content…
The more a person uses the drug it can damage their organs and could potentially be fatal. However there is treatment options for a person addicted to Ketamine. Drug treatment programs are made to provide an individual with education, knowledge, and the proper help that they need to battle the addiction and to detox safely. When an individual goes through detox the drug is provided to them with medical supervision, and in slowly decreasing the dosages. Therapy can be offered to help the individual