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Symptoms of Date Rape Drugs

On New Year's Eve, 23-year-old Kailey Kline from Wyoming consumed a spiked drink believed to contain antifreeze, resulting in seizures and hospitalization. She spent six days in the hospital before being released, highlighting the severe physical dangers of drink spiking. (people.com)

Symptoms Present

Victims of drug-facilitated crimes often experience:

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  • Memory loss or blackouts

  • Extreme confusion and disorientation

  • Physical symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, unconsciousness

  • Sexual assault, robbery, or other forms of abuse

  • Long-term trauma, PTSD, and anxiety

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Rohypnol Symptoms (webmd.com)

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Rohypnol short-circuits your central nervous system. It can relax you to the point that you lose control of your muscles. You might find it hard to walk or stand. You may also lose consciousness (pass out) and not have a clear memory later of what happened. Roofies usually start affecting you within 30 minutes and peak about 2 hours later. As little as 1 milligram can stay in your system for 8-12 hours.

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GHB Symptoms

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GHB can make you sleepy, forgetful, or weak. It can also cause seizures, slow your heartbeat and breathing, and may even put you into a coma. About 15-30 minutes after it's slipped to you, you'll start feeling the effects. GHB can keep causing symptoms for up to 6 hours.

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Ketamine Symptoms

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Ketamine might make you hallucinate (see things that aren't really there) or feel woozy. It can also cause an upset stomach, vomiting, high blood pressure, changes in your heart rate, seizures, or a coma. It usually takes effect within 30 minutes and lasts an hour or two, but you could be affected for a day or more.

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Alcohol Symptoms

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Alcohol usually enters your brain within a few minutes. Like other drugs on this list, it can make it harder for you to speak clearly, control or move your muscles, think as quickly as usual, or make decisions.

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