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Rohypnol

Infographic showing Valium is 10 times less potent than Rohypnol, represented by pill icons and text|Infographic explaining pregabalin: a prescribed drug for epilepsy and nerve pain, its addictive nature, side effects including depression and breathing difficulties, and dangers when mixed with other substances. Image includes red and white capsules.|Hand dropping a pill, possibly Rohypnol, into a glass of dark liquid, likely alcohol, illustrating the dangerous act of drink spiking|Box of Rohypnol (Flunitrazepam) 1mg tablets manufactured by Roche, with green oval pills scattered on top

What is Rohypnol? Rohypnol is a type of benzodiazepine with similar properties to Valium (aka Diazepam) and Lorazepam, albeit ten times stronger. Due to Its potency, it is only generally used as a premedication in preparation for surgical procedures; it can also be used for anaesthesia. Over the years, Rohypnol has been commonly referred to […]