Benzodiazepines
Flunitrazepam (Rohypnol)
Street names: Rohypnol, Rophies, Roofies, Narcozep
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⚡What it does
- Heavy sedation, amnesia, muscle relaxation within 20–30 min
⚠Key risks
- Anterograde amnesia — linked to drug-facilitated assault
- 10× stronger hangover sedation than diazepam
✚Overdose signs
- Total sedation
- Confusion
- Respiratory depression with alcohol — often fatal
📋Quick facts
Also known asRohypnol, Rophies, Roofies, Narcozep
CategoryBenzodiazepines
Schedule / classNot approved in US; Schedule IV-III equivalent elsewhere; 'date-rape drug' class
AppearanceWhite 1–2 mg tablets (old ones turned blue in drinks); clear odorless liquid
Street price~$2–$10 per 2 mg tablet where diverted
Legal statusRx-only in ~60 countries; not manufactured for US; illegal without Rx everywhere on our list
Last updated2026-09-12
Sources: NIDA, EMCDDA, UNODC
Category comparison — Benzodiazepines
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flunitrazepam (Rohypnol) | Not approved in US; Schedule IV-III equivalent elsewhere; 'date-rape drug' class | Anterograde amnesia — linked to drug-facilitated assault; 10× stronger hangover sedation than diazepam | ~$2–$10 per 2 mg tablet where diverted |
| Diazepam | Schedule IV | Dependence in 2–4 weeks of daily use; Dangerous withdrawal (seizures) — never stop cold turkey | ~$1–$10 per 10 mg tablet |
| Alprazolam (Xanax 2 mg) | Schedule IV | Dependence within weeks; brutal withdrawal (seizures risk); Counterfeit 'bars' increasingly contain fentanyl or bromazolam | ~$2–$10 per 2 mg bar |
| Lorazepam (Ativan 2.5 mg) | Schedule IV | Dependence and withdrawal seizures; Rebound anxiety between doses | ~$1–$5 per 2.5 mg tablet |
| Clonazepam (Rivotril/Klonopin 2 mg) | Schedule IV | Long half-life — dependence builds silently; Withdrawal can last months | ~$1–$5 per 2 mg tablet |
| Nitrazepam (Nipam 5 mg) | Schedule IV | Morning 'hangover' impairment; Dependence and falls in older users | ~$1–$4 per 5 mg tablet |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly — see our pressed pill guide.
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