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Rohypnol Tolerance and Abuse

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Users can develop a tolerance for a drug with frequent drug use. That’s because your body continually adapts to the foreign chemicals and sets a higher equilibrium level. This is called developing a tolerance. Once a new level is set, a person must take more drugs to achieve the same effect previously achieved on less.

Moreover, if a person doesn’t increase the dosage to keep up with rising tolerance levels, the body can start incurring withdrawal symptoms. This is the essence of an addition, and it can be especially dangerous with a drug like Rohypnol.

Dangers of Rohypnol Tolerance

It is not a winning endorsement if more people know Rohypnol as the “date-rape drug” than by its actual name. Rohypnol is banned in the U.S. but is easily obtained in Europe and Latin America. The following are some of its potential dangers:

  • Amnesiac effects that make it a popular tool for sex offenders and kidnappers
  • Addiction similar to alcohol, withdrawals worse than opiates
  • Change the way the brain functions until well after recovery
  • Potentially damage vital body organs
  • Strong synergistic effects with alcohol
  • Seriously affect a person’s judgment and actions

Benzodiazepines like Rohypnol present serious dangers for someone who abruptly quits. A sudden stop in Rohypnol use can cause the following symptoms:

  • Dangerous delusions
  • Hallucinations
  • A sense of going mad
  • Potentially fatal seizures

Psychological effects also include anxiety, psychosis, violent behavior and suicidal thoughts.

What Is Your Rohypnol Tolerance Level?

Whether you are self-medicating anxiety or chasing a high, you need to evaluate your Rohypnol tolerance level to see if an addiction has taken hold. The following are signs of addiction:

  • You need larger doses to achieve the same effect
  • You are often preoccupied with acquiring more pills
  • You experience insomnia or anxiety without the drug
  • You limit your social circle to users
  • You suffer headaches that only the drug can take away

If you exhibit any of these signs or have been using for an extended period, it’s time for a realistic evaluation of your tolerance level. It’s likely raised and in need of treatment.

Treatment for Rohypnol Addiction

Because of the drug’s many health risks, proper treatment is recommended for high Rohypnol tolerance levels. Detox is medically supervised and designed to reduce physical withdrawals and mental health complications. Facilities achieve many of these goals by using a tapered approach that weans a person off the drug at a steadily decreasing rate. In other words, tolerance levels are slowly lowered until the body returns to its natural equilibrium. Unfortunately, even then, it can take up to a year for long-term side effects like insomnia and light sensitivity to disappear. Professional treatment includes ongoing aftercare to monitor the symptoms, provide support and help keep your recovery on the right track.

Help with Rohypnol Tolerance

We are here to help. Call us today on our toll-free 24 hour helpline to speak with a caring addiction expert about tolerance levels, addiction treatment and Rohypnol recovery. We can even check your health insurance to see if treatment is covered. We are available 24 hours a day.

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