Talking with your Kids about GBH & Rohypnol®

Whether your teen goes to a party or on a trip with friends, it is important that they are aware of roofies and GHB, how these drugs are used and how your teen can protect themselves. While often associated with alcoholic beverages, they can also be slipped into a non-alcoholic drink.

Here is some important advice you can share with your teen:

Don’t drink anything that you did not see poured, open yourself or that someone else gave you (other than a waiter), no matter how good-looking they are.
Always watch your drink. If you leave it unattended for ANY amount of time, dump it and get a fresh drink.
Roofies and GHB may have a bitter taste when dissolved in a drink; be alert for a strange taste.
When placed in a light-colored drink, the newer roofies will turn the beverage blue. Dump it immediately and be especially alert.
Travel in groups. Three or more people is best. Friends should take care of friends and be observant of any strange behaviour, such as slurred speech and lack of alertness.
If you think you have been drugged, ask for help IMMEDIATELY (preferably not from a stranger) and get yourself to a public place if you are not currently in one. You may have only a few minutes of alert behaviour.
If you think a friend has been drugged, do not leave them alone. Seek help immediately.