Rohypnol - Consequences

Consequences

Rohypnol is an illegal substance in the United States. Taking it for any reason is breaking the law and is putting the user at risk of addiction and even death. Even a low dose can lead to an adverse reaction or negative side effect, especially if it is taken in combination with other drugs. A small habit can lead to full-blown abuse and ultimately addiction. If a user overdoses, an antidoteA remedy to reverse the effects of a poison. called flumazenil (flu-MAH-zin-ihl) may be administered to the patient. A patient usually recovers from an overdose within about seven hours if treated by emergency medical personnel.