Date
rape is a serious problem among teens and is the most common
form of rape. Date rape means being forced to have sex with somebody
against
your will, and that somebody is your friend, acquaintance or boyfriend.
Often times date rape will happen on a “date” or with
a boy who you are slightly romantically involved with. Say you are
at a party with a really cute guy, or you have gone out to dinner.
After you flirt a little, he takes you to a private place and you
might kiss a little, or a lot. Then he pressures you to have sex
and after you refuse, he forces you instead of pulling back. This
is a common example of what happens with date rape, although there
are other types of date rape situations as well.
Perhaps you have
heard of the “date rape drug,” or "roofies."
This comes from the word Rohypnol, which is a sedative that makes
you black out and have no control over your body. Roofies are sometimes
put into girls’ drinks at bars or at parties. The pill dissolves
and has no taste, so you will never know it’s there. Within
twenty minutes, the roofie will take effect. This will make it
much easier for an acquaintance or a stranger to violate you. It
is very
important to keep a close eye on everything you drink and eat.
That means not leaving your drinks unattended or asking a stranger
to
hold your glass while you go to the bathroom.
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