Rohypnol

Roofies, ‘date rape’ drug

Tasteless and odourless pill which can also be ground down into powder. Many use this drug to target victims to commit crimes such as Date Rape | Cost Of Drugs | FAQ.

Ingestion

Rohypnol has been used in combination with other drugs to enhance the effects of low grade heroin, to mellow the ‘buzz’ from crack and heroin and to soften comedowns.

A worrying side effect of rohypnol is that it can be easily administered without the victims knowledge and lengthy sexual assaults can take place with the victim having no memory of events afterwards.
Rohypnol combined with other drugs such as alcohol and cannabis increases the risk as the drug suppresses the central nervous and respiratory system. There is a possibility that the breathing could be stopped. Other effects include hallucinations, vertigo, skin rashes and stomach problems.

Only available by private prescription (not NHS) and illicit possession would most likely come under The Medicine Act.