Get to know “Alprazolam”, a drug for treating mental and nervous disorders, but is used as a “rape drug”
Alprazolam is a drug used to treat anxiety and help people sleep better, but it has been misused to the point where many people mistake it for a “rape drug.”
Alprazolam is a useful drug in medical practice. It is used to treat anxiety, panic, and to help sleep. However, if used incorrectly, such as mixing it in a drink to intoxicate it, it can be fatal. This is because the drug works quickly, causing forgetfulness and loss of consciousness, especially if used together with alcohol or other drugs.
Therefore, the use of this drug must be under close supervision of a doctor. Because if used continuously, it can lead to addiction. And if the drug is stopped immediately, it will cause severe withdrawal symptoms. Currently, there is a strict control on the use of drugs to prevent misuse and sexual crimes, especially in cases where the drug is colorless, odorless, and cannot be observed with the naked eye.
What is alprazolam?
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suwit Charoensak, a doctor from the สมัคร ufabet กับเรา รับโบนัสทันที Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, stated that Alprazolam is a drug prescribed to patients to relieve or treat anxiety and panic attacks, or as a sleeping pill in cases where necessary, which is very effective in treatment. It is also used as a muscle relaxant and an antiepileptic.
Alprazolam is available in three sizes: 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, and 1 mg. It is an oval-shaped tablet with a specific color, which is white, pink, and purple, respectively. The doctor will choose the appropriate dose for each patient. This drug works quickly after taking it for about 20 minutes.
Alprazolam in the guise of a rape drug
Side effects of alprazolam include:
- Causes temporary memory loss (anterograde amnesia), decreased learning ability and memory.
- Deterioration of the ability to perform tasks that require skill or quick decision-making.
The use of alprazolam has been found that those who use the drug may experience amnesia, where they will not be able to remember events after taking the drug. This has led to the use of this drug for sexual abuse because the victim will not remember the events. However, the effects of the drug will not last more than 1 day, and if a lot of water is drunk, the drug will be excreted in the urine.
Dangers of using alprazolam
In addition to the improper use of the drug, alprazolam also has side effects and possible dangers, as follows:
- Long-term use of drugs can lead to physical and mental addiction.
- A paradoxical reaction may occur.
- May cause abnormalities in blood cells, liver or kidneys.
- If you stop taking the drug suddenly, you will experience withdrawal symptoms such as nausea, insomnia, rapid heart rate, restlessness, depression, psychosis, or even seizures.
- If you need to take it with other drugs, such as depressants or stimulants, you should consult your doctor first, as there are many drugs that can interact with alprazolam levels in your bloodstream, causing serious harm.
- If taken with alcohol, the drug will act more sedatively and may suppress breathing, causing respiratory arrest.
- Pregnant women, lactating women, glaucoma, myasthenia gravis, porphyria, or respiratory diseases should use with special caution.
- If you experience insomnia, hallucinations, abnormal behavior, muscle weakness, or fever, stop taking the medication immediately and consult a doctor.
Therefore, the use of this group of drugs should be under the supervision of a specialist doctor. There are indications for use and monitoring to see if there is still a need for use. Stop use when appropriate.
Precautions for Alprazolam Misuse
Currently, the use of alprazolam is strictly controlled to prevent its misuse. Alprazolam is controlled as a Category 2 psychotropic substance under the Psychotropic Substances Act B.E. 2559.
If alprazolam is in the hands of a doctor, it will be a valuable thing for human life. But if it is in the hands of those who seek to take advantage of others in an improper way, it can also become life-threatening. Because alprazolam is a colorless, odorless compound that cannot be observed with the naked eye. If mixed with alcoholic beverages, it will make the drinker feel drowsy, dizzy, lose balance and lose memory. Therefore, drinking beverages must be done more carefully. Do not drink beverages from strangers, people you are not close to, or untrustworthy. Do not drink the same glass of beverage after leaving the table, and do not drink with untrustworthy people one-on-one.
If you suspect that you may have been drugged with alprazolam, remove yourself from the untrustworthy person and contact someone for help as soon as possible. Also, try to drink plenty of fluids to help flush the drug out of your urine as quickly as possible. This may also help.