July 2021

The "Date Rape" drug abuse: Implications on the female reproductive system

Rohypnol is hypnotics that are commonly used to treat insomnia, anxiety and seizure disorders. It has been abused by both sexes and club men often drop the tablets into women's drinks to create a potential rape situation. Thirty-six animals (Wistar rats) were used for this study. They were grouped into three (N=12); Group 1 (Control) received 0.04 ml/kg body weight (bwt) of distilled water, Group 2 (Normal dose)...

Author(s): Abdurrasheed Ola Muhammed, Laurat Halilu Abdullah, Adam Moyosore Afodun and Mujeeb Salaam