Date rape drugs are those administered surreptitiously to induce unconscious or sedated state in a potential date rape victim. Date rape occur when a perpetrator uses physical or physiological intimidation to force a victim to have sex against his or her will or when the perpetrator has sex with a victim who is incapable of giving consent because they have been incapacitated by the drug or alcohol. This review describe the magnitude of date rape drug use, explains drugs most commonly used, its pharmacological effect on human body, ways of have been drugged and raped and protection from being a victim. Date rape occurs in every two minutes, somewhere in the world. The review briefing out about the legality of date rape drugs and importance of structured educational programs against date rape.
Keywords: Date rape, DFSA, Drugs, GHB, Victim
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Most of these drugs are odorless and tasteless, added to flavored drink and are often used without the knowledge or consent of the victim. They are quickly metabolized, so laving little physical evidence of sexual assault. The memory loss often induced by these drugs may render victims unaware of the attack until several hours after its occurrence. About 25% of the women/ Victims worldwide who contact the Sexual Assault Centre each year report that these drugs were a factor in a rape. Reports from various agencies (NBI, FBI…) suggest that use of these drugs, particularly GHB, in sexual assaults is increasing dramatically.
Date rape specifically refers to a rape in which there has been some sort of potentially sexual relationship between the two parties. Acquaintance rape also includes rapes in which the victim and perpetrator have been in a non-sexual relationship. Date rape is particularly prevalent on college campuses, where it frequently occurs in situations involving alcohol or other date rape