Date rape drugs are a type of opiate that causes temporary loss of memory or inhibition. An attacker gives them to the victim them discretely in order to harm them with sexual abuse. “About 25% of women report that drugs were a factor in their rape.” ("University of the Sciences in Philadelphia." Date Rape. N.p., 5 May 2014. Web. 01 Feb. 2016.) Date rape drugs are very dangerous, they have possible lethal effects, and should be avoided at all costs.
Date rape drugs are commonly known as “club drugs,” because they very popular at clubs, ragers, concerts, and other popular venues. There are three main drugs that are commonly used in date rape: Rohypnol, called roofies, lunch money, or mind erasers, GHB (gamma hydroxybutyric acid), called cherry …show more content…
“Never leave your drink unattended, do not accept open-container drinks from anyone but a bartender, attend parties or bars with a group of friends arranging beforehand to watch each other’s drinks, and avoid going into secluded areas with people you do not know well or do not trust.” ("Facts About Date-Rape Drugs." Facts about Date-Rape Drugs. N.p., 12 Mar. 2015. Web. 21 Feb. 2016.)
Four students from North Carolina State University invented a nail polish called "Undercover Colors" that detects commonly used date rape drugs. The nail polish works by changing color after being dipped in the drink if a date rape drug such as Rohypnol, Xanax or GHB is indicated. Any person will be able to ensure their safety by simply stirring the drink with their finger, if their nail polish changes color; they’ll know a date rape drug is detected.
Date rape drugs can be very harmful to the human body and should be avoided at all costs. “These drugs are very dangerous and someone may slip the drug into your drink without you even knowing it for they often have no color, odor, or taste. At parties you should always know where your drink is and you should never accept a drink from someone you do not know or trust.” ("Date Rape." KidsHealth - the Web's Most Visited Site about Children's Health. Ed. Michelle New. The Nemours Foundation, 01 Oct. 2014. Web. 01 Feb.
Date rape drugs are commonly known as “club drugs,” because they very popular at clubs, ragers, concerts, and other popular venues. There are three main drugs that are commonly used in date rape: Rohypnol, called roofies, lunch money, or mind erasers, GHB (gamma hydroxybutyric acid), called cherry …show more content…
“Never leave your drink unattended, do not accept open-container drinks from anyone but a bartender, attend parties or bars with a group of friends arranging beforehand to watch each other’s drinks, and avoid going into secluded areas with people you do not know well or do not trust.” ("Facts About Date-Rape Drugs." Facts about Date-Rape Drugs. N.p., 12 Mar. 2015. Web. 21 Feb. 2016.)
Four students from North Carolina State University invented a nail polish called "Undercover Colors" that detects commonly used date rape drugs. The nail polish works by changing color after being dipped in the drink if a date rape drug such as Rohypnol, Xanax or GHB is indicated. Any person will be able to ensure their safety by simply stirring the drink with their finger, if their nail polish changes color; they’ll know a date rape drug is detected.
Date rape drugs can be very harmful to the human body and should be avoided at all costs. “These drugs are very dangerous and someone may slip the drug into your drink without you even knowing it for they often have no color, odor, or taste. At parties you should always know where your drink is and you should never accept a drink from someone you do not know or trust.” ("Date Rape." KidsHealth - the Web's Most Visited Site about Children's Health. Ed. Michelle New. The Nemours Foundation, 01 Oct. 2014. Web. 01 Feb.