Rohypnol drugs are believed to receivehave a lower abuse potential, but can lead to physical or psychological disorders, Susan indicated. It impairs cognitive and psychomotor functions affecting reaction time and driving skillskills. The usage of this drug in combination with other substances, such as cocaine and alcohol, is a peculiarparticular concern, as both are central nervous system depressants and this can result in effects of reduced blood pressure, respiratory distress, sleepiness, and loss of coordination. Working on that fact, Susan (2006), pointpointed out that most users tend to abuse the drug to get high, thereby being at the risk of experiencing overdose. She cited that high doses of Rohypnol, causescause “the brain to stop sending messages to the body. The heart or lungs may become depressed that they just cease to work.” (p. 3).
Susan, recountingRecounting her experience, sheSusan pointed out that long term Rohypnol use causes a variety of Immunologicalimmunological disorders. She stated that users with a Rohypnol dependencedependency are at a higher risk of getting infections. This is because the drug changes GABA receptors that isare responsible infor supporting the immune system. If these receptors are depressedrepressed, they cannot effectively help the body fight off infections. In addition, Susan (2009), later reported also that “harmful health, social and effects may occur due to long term Rohypnol abuse”abuse.” Some of long term effects of include urinary retention, cognitive impairment, gastrointestinal disturbances, and decreased and slow pulse (p. 4).