Posted by Dan Perkins on January 6, 2005, at 21:21:01
In reply to Rohypnol - The date rape drug!!!!!, posted by Impermanence on January 6, 2005, at 14:51:35
This drug really is used a lot for date rape (as well as rape w/o the date) in America. This very well may be a problem that is concentrated in America and is not as big of a problem in Europe. Ruffies (that's their nickname here) are a widespread problem on college campuses, in particular in fraternity houses.
There were a few rape incidents with Ruffies at my college when I was there, and that was at a fairly conservative school with a relatively tame fraternity system. The problems are much worse at some of the more notorious "party schools" around the country.
In America, at least, I am very happy to see Rohypnol banned because I just don't think having another sleep drug on the market is as important as protecting hapless 18 year old college girls from being raped.
poster:Dan Perkins
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