It is very usual among college students and teenagers to mix drugs with alcohol and other drinks to get a high, usually for sexual pleasures. These drugs can be really harmful and thus, should not be mixed.  The victim unsuspectingly has drugs slipped into her drink which reduces resistance to sexual advances. Awareness is the only way in which you can avoid victimization. Commonly used date-rape drugs are:

Rohpynol

Rophynol is a sedative similar to valium, but 10 times stronger than it. Easily dissolvable in liquid, it is colorless, odorless and tasteless, when dissolved. It can lead to sedation, blackouts, amnesia and loss of inhibition in the individual. Its effect starts after 10-20 minutes and lasts for 8-12 hours.

Signs and symptoms noticed are:

• Drowsiness
• Blood shot eyes
• Blackouts
• Memory loss
• Simultaneous hot and cold flashes
• impaired judgment
• Difficulty in speaking and moving

Ecstasy

It is a mind altering drug which can cause hallucinations. It is normally taken in combination with alcohol and marijuana for recreational purposes. This should be strictly avoided as it can lead to death.

Signs and symptoms commonly shown are:

• Blurred vision
• Anxiety
• Chills or sweating
• Rapid eye movement
• Tremors
• Inability to sleep
• Very fast heart rate and increase in blood pressure

GHB

Gamma Hydroxy Butrate or GHB is a colorless and odorless drug available in liquid form. Though tasteless, it mighty leaves a salty aftertaste. It is very dangerous as it is not manufactured legally and has no quality control, unlike FDA-approved drugs.

Symptoms shown are:

• Dizziness
• Vomiting
• Difficulty breathing
• Unconsciousness
• Nausea
• Memory loss
• Seizures

Don’t be a victim because of you foolishness. Sexual violence is usually linked to substance abuse and knowledge is the best defense for it. Go to parties and bars only with a trustworthy person. Never accept drinks from unknown people. Do not leave your drink unattended. In case you have to, ask some one to take care of your drink, that too someone you trust. It is difficult to predict the effect of any kind of drug on an individual as it depends on the amount of drug taken, whether alcohol is involved, body’s metabolism rate, how soon medical assistance is provided, etc. Little attention can save you from becoming a prey.