How Do You Protect Yourself From Date Rape Drug, Rivotril?
On January 16th, 2010, Australia 7 News reported that the prescription drug, Rivotril has been linked to at least two occasions of women having their drinks spiked at the Ivy Bar, an exclusive Sydney, Australia hang out. 6 years ago, two men were sentenced to 15 years in prison after victimizing a number of women when they went on a 6 day raping spree with the help of Rivotril. Rivotril is a drug dispensed for the treatment of panic attacks and seizure disorders. According to Dr. Bill Allender, who works for the Police Forensic Unit, Rivotril can cause a coma like sleep. This leaves victims helpless in defending themselves. Rivotril is virtually undetectable as it is colorless, tasteless and odorless. Something Rivotril had in common with Rohypnol, another drug that was frequently used in date rape attacks until its manufacturer, Roche, took action and added a dye that can now alert potential victims if Rohypnol has been placed into their drinks. With tourist season very close at hand,
