This page covers topics related to sexual assault,
including the under-reported acquaintance or 'date' rape. 'Acquaintance' is preferred because it correctly identifies that the
victim and perpetrator know each other, but also includes sexual assaults
that happen in contexts other than college or dating. (see
table at bottom)
www.rape101.com
(This site offers information to help prevent rape and other forms of abuse; information for victims, parents, spouses/partners, and friends)
Rohypnol effects
begin within 30 minutes, peak within 2 hours, and last
for up to 8 hours or more, depending upon the dosage.
Adverse effects include memory impairment, amnesia,
drowsiness, visual disturbances, dizziness, impaired motor
skills and judgment, slurred speech, confusion,
gastrointestinal disturbances, and urinary retention.
Ketamine
Ketamine causes
the person to feel as if their mind is "separated"
from their body. The drug causes a combination of
amnesia and hallucinations. Also, it stops the feeling
of pain and lowers the heart rate leading to oxygen starvation
to the brain and muscles.
GHB
GHB effects can
felt within 15 minutes after ingestion. In small amounts
the effect is similar to alcohol, however, in larger
doses it can have a hallucinatory effect and cause headaches,
shaking, spasms, seizures, drowsiness, nausea, irregular
heartbeat, and vomiting. Mixed with alcohol GHB can
cause the central nervous system to shut down, lead to loss of
consciousness, and possibly result in a coma or death.
In a dark side of the growing world of girls sports, 159 coaches have been reprimanded or fired for sexual misconduct in the past decade. And 98 continued to coach or teach — as schools, the state and even some parents looked the other way.
(Seattletimes.com; this series and database of coaches won several internet
journalism awards)
