Germany plans to treat the use of date rape drugs like the use of weapons in prosecutions as part of measures to ensure justice for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
“We classify date rape drugs, which are increasingly used as a widespread tool in crimes, as weapons. This creates the basis for significantly stricter prosecutions,” Alexander Dobrindt, the interior minister, said on Friday. “We are committed to clear consequences and consistent enforcement. Women should feel safe and be able to move freely everywhere.”
Nearly 54,000 women and girls were the victims of sexual offences in Germany in 2024 – an increase of 2.1% on the previous year – of which nearly 36% were victims of rape and sexual assault.
While date rap and sexual violence is horrible… Do these drugs have any real value?
Like yes they can be used for date rape but are also given anti-anxiety or ant-nausea or anything like that?
scopalamine is one that used for date raped, although not common, it appears to make you unconscious for a day if high enough. the show Criminal minds had an episode where the perpatrator used to rape/ or rob people.
Yeah but why is it allowed at all if that’s the case?
They’re only being classified as weapons in prosecution, not being banned.
Makes sense
One of my fiancés is narcoleptic and needs meds like GHB to sleep 'cuz the anti-narcoleptics she needs to stay awake during the day won’t let her sleep otherwise.
Hmm interesting and makes sense.
Wait one of your fiancé? How many women are you planning to marry?
Is the stimulant desoxyn by chance?
Most are used as either anaesthetics or prescribed for insomnia.
I’m not an expert on this, but I know it’s common to use things like tranquilizers intended for farm animals.