Drug & Alcohol Facilitated SA

A SURVIVOR CANNOT BE CHARGED FOR ALCOHOL OR SUBSTANCES THEY CONSUMED WILLINGLY PRIOR TO THE ASSAULT.

Survivors have the right to have their urine tested regardless of their willingness to participate in recreational drug use.

Results SHOULD NOT be used against the survivor by Law Enforcement or in court.

Common Substances used by perpetrators:

• #1 Substance – Alcohol

• Benzodiazepines – Rohypnol (Roofies), Burundanga (Scopolamine)

  • • Physical Effects – Memory loss, trance like state, disorientation, hallucinations, etc.

• CNS Depressants – GHB, Ketamine (Horse tranquilizer)

  • • Physical Effects – Sedation, memory loss, nausea, loss of voluntary motor activity, etc.

• Ecstasy / MDMA

  • • Physical Effects – Increased sensory awareness, reduction in pain receptors, blurred vision, etc.