Rohypnol dangers

Rohypnol is especially dangerous and potentially lethal when used in combination with other drugs such as alcohol. In 1994, the number of emergency room reports that mentioned Rohypnol was only 13, but this number grew to over 500 by the late 1990s many of these instances also involved the use of alcohol. 

Despite the fact that Rohypnol is a sedative, it can cause users to become excitable or aggressive, even violent, instead of relaxed. But relaxation is much more common, and it is often extreme. A person s breathing and heart rate may drop to dangerously low levels. A Rohypnol user may even have seizures or go into a coma, which can lead to death. These effects are particularly likely when Rohypnol is combined with alcohol, which also slows body functions. Overdose is common when Rohypnol is mixed with alcohol or other sedatives. 

The central nervous system becomes used to Rohypnol. So when people try to stop taking it, they experience withdrawal symptoms, some of them dangerous. Users may suffer ... 

Even a week after stopping Rohypnol, people can experience seizures or shock. In rare cases, people can die, when the heart and lungs stop working right. Because of the dangers of withdrawal, it is important to seek medical help if you are trying to stop taking Rohypnol. 

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