Emma's story, which was reported on the front page of yesterday's Mail, has rightly shocked and saddened the whole nation. But what is even more horrifying is that what happened to her is far from unique. Figures released recently by a charity which supports drug rape victims show that ...
Kreutzer, who has researched the drug, says that in its liquid form, GHB is often taken by the capful or capfuls, while one or two teaspoons of the powder form are often taken or slipped into drinks. Also known as “Liquid X” or “Scoop,” the drug can take effect within 15 to 2...
However, this combination puts immense strain on the body and significantly increases the risk of serious health complications. Some of the dangers of mixing uppers and downers include: Masking effects One drug can hide the signs of overdose from the other, leading people to take more than is ...
Byline: JOANNE McELGUNNThe Mirror (London, England)
“date rape” drugs. They can be slipped into a drink when a victim is not looking. Never leave your drink unattended—no matter where you are. Try to always be aware of your surroundings.Date rape drugsmake a person unable to resist assault and have a type ofmemory lossso the victim ...
Contact the police immediately and insist that urine and blood tests be taken. If you were drugged and forced into the act, the evidence of the drug usually stays in the body from 5 to 8 hours up to 48 hours, depending on the drug used. Get checked for sexually transmitted diseases or...
Here's a look at what the charges are, what else he has been accused of and what his lawyers have said. What are the charges? They relate to sex trafficking, drug possession and firearms offences. Specifically, there are three charges outlined by the Southern District of New York ...
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the most commonly abused type of prescription drug is narcotic, or opioid, pain relievers, including codeine and morphine. These drugs are usually prescribed for moderate to severe pain. Drugs such as these can be highly addictive, and abuse ca...
One of the most dangerous benzodiazepines is flunitrazepam, known by the brand name Rohypnol. This benzodiazepine is still prescribed for limited uses, such as part of a larger narcolepsy treatment plan. However, it is more notorious as a date rape drug. When slipped into a drink, especially ...
There are 45 drug types - mainly prescription - used in the UK to facilitate rape and most have similar effects. There is no distinctive taste to alert a victim their drink has been tampered with and some remember nothing at all. Sometimes, women with no memory of the event start having...