Date rape also occurs when one person forces
another person to have sex. This crime is also a felony offense. The
difference between rape and date rape is that in cases of date rape, the
victim agreed to spend time with the attacker. Perhaps the victim even
went out with the attacker more than once. Sexual assault is any type of
sexual activity that a person does not agree to. It can include touching
that is not okay; putting something into the vagina; sexual intercourse;
rape; and attempted rape.
“Date Rape” drugs are hypnotics, sedatives
and other types of medications that cause a person to have lapses in
memory; loss of motor control, consciousness and/or inhibitions; and
slurred speech. When mixed with alcohol, the affect of these drugs
intensify. These are drugs that are sometimes used to assist a sexual
assault. These drugs are powerful and
dangerous. They can be slipped into
your drink when you are not looking.
The drugs often have no color, smell, or taste, so you can't tell if you
are being drugged. The drugs can make you become weak and confused — or
even pass out — so that you are unable to refuse sex or defend yourself.
If you are drugged, you might not remember what happened while you were
drugged.
Date rape drugs are used on both females
and males. The three most common date
rape drugs are: Rohypnol,GHB,
Ketamine
Basic Date
Rape Panel
tests for
Rohypnol,GHB,
Ketamine
Comprehensive Date
Rape Panel
tests for
Rohypnol,GHB, Ketamine, Other Hypnotics,
Sedatives and Over-The-Counter Medications Known to Cause a Similar
Affect
Blood Test (recent ingestion) / Urine (up to
5 days after the incident) / Hair (collected 10 - 14 days after the
incident minimum) / Suspected glass or container in which the alleged
drug was placed
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•Don't accept open drinks from other people.
•Open drink containers yourself.
•Keep your drink with you at all times, even when you go to the
bathroom.
•Don't share drinks.
•Don't drink from punch bowls or other common, open containers. They may
already have drugs in them.
•If someone offers to get you a drink from a bar or at a party, go with
the person to order your drink. Watch the drink being poured and
carry it yourself.
•Don't drink anything that tastes or smells strange.
•Have a nondrinking friend with you to make sure nothing happens.
•If you realize you left your drink unattended, get e new one. Don't
drink it.
•If you feel drunk and haven't drunk any alcohol — or, if you feel like
the effects of drinking alcohol are stronger than usual — ask for help.
