Hybrid Health Education In-depth Study Topic ______Date Rape Drugs________

DECISION INFLUENCES CHART - Use the sample chart for your reference.

Directions: Use specific quotes or facts to explain how these areas can influence a persons opinion, either positively or negatively,
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regarding your topic. Be sure to parenthetically cite each act. find 2 cited facts per section on this chart.

Influences Examples

Media (magazines, newspapers, billboards,

In recent years the media has widely publicized
Advertising, TV, radio, videos, films, promotions, coupons, etc.) incidences of sexual assault where the perpetrators have
used drugs to debilitate the persons they assault.
(University of Alberta Sexual Assault Centre)
This increased media attention towards sexual assault using drugs
would influence a persons opinion towards date rape drugs negatively.
The term "date rape drug" has traditionally been applied
by the media to powerful sedatives...however, some law
enforcement agents... have recently obtained convictions
by arguing that the empathy-generating and sensual
effects of MDMA... remove a person's ability to give a
reasoned consent...(Jansen KL, Theron L.)
This quote shows how media sometimes portrays inaccurate information
on the topic of date rape drugs which may give people false images
about the topic.

Technological/Medical Advances
(computer, research studies, new medicines or procedures, etc.)
Some of these drugs are legal when lawfully used for
medical purposes. (womenshealth.gov)
Due to medical advances, new drugs are being developed to treat
certain symptoms and diseases. Many of these drugs are legal when
used for those purposes, however, they are also used for purposes
such as sexual assault. This shows that medical advances have
contributed to the possible number of date rape drugs.
Currently in development in Toronto, Personal Drink ID
detects and sends an alert to your phone if someone has
drugged your drink. The reusable, 3.5-inch device looks
like a small USB key. It's designed to be small enough to
fit in your pocket or purse, and it can be discretely dipped
in and out of a drink (money.cnn.com)
New technological advances have developed ways to combat sexual
assault due to date rape drugs. These advances emphasizes the
severity of the problem.

[Someone] who was abused... might be so afraid of

Interpersonal Communications
(family, friends, peers, co-workers, teachers, etc.)
intimacy that he avoids romantic relationships.
(goodtherapy.org)
As a resultof sexualt assault, a victims interpersonal relationships may
be affected in that they are unable or unwilling to engage in intimate
relationships with others.
It can be challenging [after assault]... to form healthy
attachments with others. (goodtherapy.org)
Again, after being sexually abused or assaulted, people find it difficult to
form good relationships with others.

Date rape drugs rohypnol in the short term causes Dizziness,

Nausea, Sleepy, Relaxed, Drunk feeling 2 to 8 hours, Can
Immediate Risks cause blackout with complete loss of memory, difficulty
with motor movements and speaking.
(rossfordschools.org)
In the short term, the common date rape drug rohypnol causes
symptoms that allow perpetrators to enact sexual assault upon their
victims.
Those who ingest the Rohypnol become extremely
relaxed, can lose bodily control. They are uninhibited and
appear to be very drunk. Greatest physiological risk
 occurs when Rohypnol is used in with other drugs.
(mcwell.nd.edu)
The immediate effects of date rape drugs make victims vulnerable to
perpetrators and increase the popularity of date rape drugs among
sexual predators.

In the long run, rohypnol may cause physical and

psychological dependence. (rossfordschools.org)
Long-Term Risks This common date rape drug may cause victims to be dependent on the
drug in the future.
Withdrawal from rohypnol may entail Abdominal pain,
anxiety, Blurred Vision, Body vibrations changes in
perception, Diarrhea, Flu like symptoms, Food cravings,
Hair loss, loss of balance, Muscle spasms, Nightmares,
sore mouth and sound and light sensitivity
(rossfordschools.org)
Also in the long run, this common date rape drug may lead to withdrawal
symptoms that are painful to the victim.