Drugs Used on Human Trafficking Victims

Oct 8, 202317 min read

Updated: Oct 11, 2023

Written by Andrelyn Izquierdo.

A guide exposing the names and effects of drugs used by Human Traffickers.

WARNING: This article contains sensitive content and may be found offensive or triggering to some people. It is intended for educational and awareness purposes to help victims and their loved ones to recognize signs of Racism, Harassment, Human Trafficking, Sex Trafficking, and/or Rape. Very graphic details may include explanations from my personal experiences. If for any reason you are not ready to see details of abuse, feel free to move on and come back when you are ready. It is also recommended that you view this with a friend or family member for emotional support.

DISCLAIMER: This article is showing how I, myself, have been trying to take care of myself in an oppressive world that still denies the fact that sexual violence exists and chooses to do nothing instead of something to help solve the problem. In no way am I claiming to be a doctor as I am not certified as one. Research over the years, trial and error, and limitations at various times on accessibility helped me construct this list to try and beat the periods of being drugged by Human Traffickers and other abusers before getting raped. No doctor has aided me in constructing this list nor has provided suggestions to me with alternatives. This is solely MY RESEARCH ONLY and I wish to not have this plagiarized.

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Everyone has heard the phrase of, "Drugs are bad," but does anyone really know what that means nowadays with more drugs being legalized for recreational purposes and doctors prescribing unnecessary drugs including those not relevant to the appointment? That can really be make you go hmm because it sure does make me do so. There are Human Traffickers within the hospitals as well as other clinics who are Drug Traffickers who mainly do this for several reasons. Some reasons can be linked to other forms of trafficking, such as drugging patients to sleep for longer periods of time to be Sex or Organ Trafficked; or patients can be known as Drug Dealers who assist in the transporting of drugs to another venue or Trafficker. Human Trafficking consists of many methods that varieties of people utilize everyday. This endangers the lives of patients anywhere at any time.

Make sure to keep asking questions as a way to find out more information to make sure that what you are receiving as a patient is what you need. Don't exceed the necessary amount because there's another reason too with trafficking, and that's part of the Labor Trafficking branch. Overcharging and additional unnecessary fees are ways Human Traffickers steal people's money without trying to be detected. They can provide incomplete or empty invoices displaying only totals. If one does not pay attention, the Trafficker can receive additional profits to keep doing their illegal practices.

Read more on what other things that Human Traffickers do in the following articles:

What Human Traffickers Do

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Crimes That Human Traffickers Commit

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The word drugs has a negative connotation to it and medicine is seen in a more positive light. The major differences between these words when used outside of the medical field classroom is that medicine is often referred to as legalized objects that help remedy an ailment a patient is experiencing needed by management or cure.

On top of this shady news, Human Traffickers can create their own cocktails of drugs. Originally when they are individually packaged, they are sold in different forms, such as pills, powders, liquid, solid, or gas. The liquid form can also be used as a spray when placed in a bottle. Even though I am not a drug user, I have been exposed, dosed, and overdosed by all forms of these drugs over time by abusers and Sex Traffickers before, during, and after sexual assault.

They thrive on the use of drugs with tranquilizing effects to immobilize humans or animals that need to be transported at any distance or unconscious while stationery for whatever the transaction includes. These kinds of drugs are sedatives, which are commonly used for aiding in sleep when taken in small doses prescribed by a doctor for the diagnosis of insomnia. They are known for depressing the heart rate being a muscle relaxant, which makes the person quickly fall into a deepened state of relaxation that can cause fainting otherwise known as incapacitation. But Traffickers prefer their victims to not be able to identify them, keep them in a confused state of mind, and stay passed out for whatever functions they have planned for victims.

Another thing to note about these kinds of drugs is that they can be known as "sneaky" for their uneasy way of detection. Some are colorless, odorless, or both after dissolving in fluid or experiencing another kind of chemical reaction. The quickest way they are used in public places is being dropped in drinks by the bar. When consumed, the victim will quickly feel groggy and sleepy and may become unconscious. Upon recovery, they may have an impaired ability to recall events that have occurred during the period of intoxication. In these situations, evidence and the identification of the perpetrator of the rape is often difficult sometimes making the investigation seem impossible to move along forward to the next step taking the case into court.

A common misconception of drug use is that Medical Professionals and Law Enforcement assume the Human Trafficking Victims to be voluntarily taking the drugs. The Traffickers themselves or someone they pay off are usually the ones to administer the process unless otherwise forcing the Victim using threats and abuse.

In cases of Human Trafficking, the brain has to recall a whole line of faces and identities of perpetrators, in which is made even more difficult after being dosed by drugs. If Traffickers see that the victims do not fall into an unconscious state in a "timely fashion" that is suitable for them or their clients, they increase the dosage to whatever they want causing more longlasting harm to the victims. This leads to an increased risk of death as well.

Below will list some popular types of sedatives Human Traffickers prefer that you should be on the lookout for:

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Date-Rape Drugs

Chloral Hydrate - A sedative that can be used as a hypnotic that is fast-acting and long-lasting with its effects. This incapacitating agent can take just 5 minutes to go into effect and last anywhere between 15 minutes to 2 hours. It slows the activity of your central nervous system. It can be found in powder form inserted into water. When evaporated in a steamed water environment, such as a shower, it acts like an aerosol spray (can be in a high-pitched sound) affecting the respiratory system and brain function. Slang terms include: "Mickey Finn", "Mickey", "Slipping a Mickie", and "Knockout Drops".
GHB Acid - This one has a few different scientific nicknames, such as gamma-Hydroxybutyric acid (or γ-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB), also known as 4-hydroxybutanoic acid). It is used illegally as an intoxicant, as an athletic-performance enhancer, as a date-rape drug, and as a recreational drug. GHB has been the club drug since the 1990s as small doses of GHB can act as a euphoriant and are believed to be aphrodisiac. Along with the many scientific terms, there are also many slang terms this drug is known for on the streets. Some of them include "Liquid Ecstasy", "Lollipops", "G", "Geeb", "Georgia Home Boy", "Grievous Bodily Harm", "Liquid X" and "Liquid E".

Ketamine hydrochloride - A controversial hallucinogenic research drug that supposedly treats mental health disorders, such as depression. From my experience as well as others, this is inaccurate. It is a sedative and anesthetic that concentrates mostly on the respiratory and circulatory systems within the body. It produced visual and auditory distortions. One of the most severe adverse effects this drug is capable of doing is a Near Death Experience (NDE) along with cardiovascular disease, unstable angina (acute coronary syndrome in the heart), and seizures. Others include immobility as well as intracranial and intraocular pressure, which is the fluid pressure within the brain and the eyes. Known for its amnestic effect when used recreationally, it is often found in white or off-white powder or clear liquid form. It is used to facilitate in sexual assault during the time of unconsciousness. Slang terms include: "Special K", "Cat Tranquilizer", "Cat Valium", "Jet", "K", "Kit Kat", "Purple", "Special la Coke", "Blind Squid", "Green", "K-Hold", "Kay", "Super Acid", "Super K", and "Vitamin K".

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Rohypnol - Also known as Flunitrazepam, has many adverse effects involving the brain and respiratory system of the body along with fluctuations in blood pressure. This dangerous drug acts more like a poison and is often administered as a coexisting dose for patients by doctors that are giving them Ketamine. This strengthens the impairment of cognitive functions, such as balance, speech, and driving skills. Adverse effects include, slurred speech, vomiting, and gastrointestinal disturbances. There are two major adverse effects to take note of. One is anterograde amnesia, which occurs after the drug has settled into the body's system of a Victim and takes effect. This is when the brain's activity inhibits the creation of memories resulting in a loss of recalling what occurred during this stage of the drug meaning the Victim is not able to recall some or all of the events of a sexual assault. The other major effect includes the patient falling into a coma when given in larger doses, or overdoses. Sometimes, a patient can collapse into sudden death as well after an overdose of this date rape drug. It is popularly found and used in its tablet form that can be white or light green. Slang terms include: "Rufies", "Floonies", "Roofies", "Forget-Me Pill", "La Rocha", "Lunch Money", "Mind Eraser", "Rope", and "Roaches".

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The last 3 of this bunch can last in the blood stream for at least 24 hours. So even if you as a victim do not feel the effects, try to continue pushing on with requesting a drug test at the medical facility to get tested for both a urinalysis and blood test. GHB Acid can be detected in hair tests and are still considered credit in court cases from victim's own information.

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Benzodiazepines

The list runs long for this group of "downer" substances, but a variety fall under this category. In this article, only the relevant few will be listed for now. Possible side effects include skin rash, respiratory depression, slurred speech, dizziness, fatigue, vertigo, lightheadedness, muscle weakness, and impaired coordination. Instead of being used according to prescription purposes, Human Traffickers often use Benzodiazepines with other recreational drugs. These uses include in aiding to relieve the panic or distress of dysphoric ("bad trip") reactions to psychedelic drugs, such as LSD, and the drug-induced agitation and insomnia in the "comedown" stages of stimulant use, such as amphetamine, cocaine, and MDMA allowing a person to fall unconscious. Alprazolam may also be used with other depressant drugs, such as ethanol, heroin, and other opioids, in an attempt to enhance their psychological effects. These are examples of the drug cocktails, mixtures, as mentioned earlier in this Article.

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Diazepam - Widely known by the name as Valium, this anxiolytic is used to treat anxiety disorders can be found in the form of a pill, capsule, or liquid. It can be used as a pre-anesthetic for surgery or to treat seizures. Another use in a medical facility is to treat a heart conditions caused by toxicants like Chloroquine and Hydroxychloroquine. Diazepam can be taken by mouth, inserted into the rectum, injected into muscle, injected into a vein, or used as a nasal spray. When given into a vein, effects begin in one to five minutes and last up to an hour. By mouth, effects begin after 15 to 60 minutes. Slang terms include: "Jellies", "Eggs", "Eggies", "Sleep Always", "Foo-Foos", "Tranks", "Old Joes", "Drunk Pills", "Yellow or Blue Vs", "Dead Flower Power", "Moggies", "Vallies", "Blues", "Yellows", "Planks", "Benzos", "Tranks", "Nerve Pills".
Halcion - With the generic name of Triazolam, Halcion holds hypnotic properties and is a stronger type of sedative that causes convulsions. It has been used to treat acute insomnia and jet lag. This muscle relaxant also has amnestic long lasting effects for several hours that can total out to be 10 consecutive hours. Personally, I've seen this drug listed on a sign in the emergency room of a hospital being recommended for mental health / behavioral health patients. Alarming, don't you think? Slang terms include: "Candy", "Downers", and "Sleeping Pills".

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Midazolam - A prescription drug that is used to treat epileptic patients. It is also used as a preoperative sedative and anesthetic. When injected, it is inserted through the vein or muscle. Some of the lesser side effects are hiccups, wheezing, and lightheadness. Tremors and slow heart rate are a couple of the major adverse side effects. It can be much more dangerous within heart failure patients as well as it is potentially fatal when administered through an IV causing respiratory depression and cardiac arrest. Another major concern to be aware of is that it can cause Central Nervous System (CNS) Depression, which means that besides the shortness of breath and sleepiness, the body experiences feeling faint with much dizziness and blurred vision. A generic name for this drug is Versed.
Temazepam - a psychoactive drug that is used to treat severe insomnia and anxiety disorders. It is a hypnotic, that causes serious hallucinations, impairments in body balance and standing steadiness. Other side effects include increased off and on sweating, hypotension (low blood pressure), changes in libido (usually decreased), faintness, vomiting, heart palpitations, nystagmus (involuntary eye movement), and increased appetite. This drug is very dangerous as it can cause sleep apnea, and cardiac arrest using the smallest dose in very ill patients, including the elderly. Slang terms include: "Tems", "Temazzies", "Eggs, "Green Eggs", "Jellies", "Norries", and "Rugby balls."
Xanax - The scientific name for this drug is Alprazolam. It is a fast-acting potent tranquilizer that depresses the central nervous system. It has also been used to treat Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, also known as PMDD. Common side effects include sleepiness, depression, headaches, feeling tired, dry mouth, and memory problems. Alprazolam may be used in conjunction with cannabis, with users citing a synergistic effect achieved after consuming the combination. Slang terms include: "Bars", "Footballs", "French Fries", "Ladders", "School Bus", "Xan", "Xannies", "Z-Bars", "Zannies", "Phennies", "Xs", "Blockbusters", "Peanuts", "Ludes", "Christmas Trees", "Goofballs", "Yellow Jackets", "Reds and Blues", "Downers", and "Bennies."

Other Sedatives

Ecstasy in Tablet Form

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Ecstasy - Also known as MDMA, is an empathogen that can increase disinhibition and sexual desire with enhanced sensation. Socially, it is known as a drug to fulfill happiness with its effects igniting a feeling of euphoria. One of its huge setbacks is providing a false sense of time. It is often mixed with amphetamines or other drugs. Slang terms include: "Molly", "X", "Speed", "Uppers", and "XTC". A class of drugs that have pronounced stimulant effects on the central nervous system.

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Marijuana - also known as Mary Jane can contain the psychoactive compound called THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) that induced a hallucinogenic or "trippy" effect. Senses become altered, especially vision where an aura of colors can be visible around an object in sight. Known as a pain reliever, it's been recommended medically as medicine that can help the sleeping routine along with relaxation. However, higher doses can induce a sleeping state in a much quicker rate. A sneaky practice by sex offenders presents a major concern in mixing marijuana with ketamine. This leaves a person with double the effects of downers along with the memory relapse drug and a memory impairment drug. Slang terms include: "420", "Bud", "Broccoli", "Cheeba", "Choof", "Chronic", "Dope", "Flower", "Ganja", "Grass", "Green", "Hash", "Hashish", "Hemp", "Herb", "Hot Stick", "Jane", "Jolly Green", "Mary Jane", "Pot", "Roach", "Reefer", "Skunk", "Smoke", "Trees", "Weed", "Black Mamba", "Bombay Blue", "Fake Weed", "Genie", "K2", "Moon Rocks", "Spice", and "Zohai".
Morphine - Widely used in hospitals for pain treatment for post-operation procedures. This strong opiate is usually recommended for chronic severe pain and is beneficial in treating shortness of breath. The downside is that it is a Central Nervous System (CNS) Depressant as well, which means it should be used sparingly especially for those with sensitivities to medications. A major negative while using this medication is that it can cause anterograde amnesia (absence of creation of new memories during the surgery) and retrograde amnesia (inability to recall events before the memory event occurred). While it is mentioned that it is supposedly minimal, these are still major adverse effects to take note of. Generic brand names are Dura morph and MS Contin. Slang Terms include: "God’s Drug", "M", "Morpho", and "White Stuff".

Cubensis Shrooms

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Mushrooms - a hallucinogen commonly known as Shrooms can induce a "trippy" effect that stems from the 1970s. The hallucinations can lead to psychiatric conditions, such as fear and paranoia. Mushrooms give a distortion of senses leading to a confused state of mind. It can also cause acute serotonin syndrome. Slang terms include: "Alice", "Boomers", "Buttons", "Caps", "Liberty caps", "Cubes", "Liberties", "Magic Mushrooms", "Mushies", "Pizza Toppings", "Sacred mushrooms", "Shrooms", "Gold Tops", and "Tweezes".

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Saline - A liquid medicine with the scientific chemical formula that is Sodium Chloride (NaCl), is used in hospitals to help cleanse chemical toxins throughout the intravenous system, known as IV therapy. Topically, it is used to flush out wounds and shallow skin abrasions. Over the counter, it's an ingredient within eye drop solutions. Slang terms include: "Salty Water" and "Salty Solution".

Cocaine Lines

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Cocaine - An illegal substance known as a "party drug" often found in the form of powder by the ounce or in liquid. It is recognized by its white color. It can cause cottonmouth, nausea, and insomnia. In the long run, when done for an extended period of time, it can do detrimental damage to the respiratory system as well as the brain with internal hemorrhaging often exiting through the nostril or mouth. It is also used for stimulating sexual arousal while it also quickens the heart rate. Slang Terms include: "A-1", "All-American Drug", "Angel Powder", "Aunt Nora", "Azucar", "Baby Powder", "Barrato", "Basuco", "Bazooka", "Batman", "Big C", "Big Rush", "Blanco", "Blast", "Blow", "Bolitas", "Bolivian Marching Powder", "Bombita" (mixed with heroin), "Bouncing Powder", "Brisa", "C-Dust", "Candy", "Carney", "Charlie", "Coca", "Cocazo", "Coke", "Cola", "Colombia", "Death Valley", "Dulce", "Happy Dust", "Happy Powder", "Happy Trails", "Line", "Nieve", "Nose Candy", "Nose Powder", "Paloma", "Pearl", "Perico", "Peruvian Flake", "Powder", "Polvo", "Powder", "Powder Diamonds", "Rail", "Reindeer Dust", "Snow", "Snow Bird", "Snow Cone", "Society High", "Speedball" (mixed with heroin), "Stardust", "Stash", "Sugar", "Sweet Stuff", "Wet", "Whack" (mixed with PCP), "Talco", "Trash", "White Powder", and "White Root".

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Fentanyl - A strong opiate that is often spelled as Fentanil that comes in powder, tablet, and liquid form. This narcotic opioid is also used for pain management, replacing morphine if needed in a medical environment. When consumed, side effects can be pupillation constriction involving the optic nerve increasing sensitivity to light reflections, drowsiness, dizziness, respiratory depression, and urinary retention. It has been known to be as a mimic for the prescription drug oxycodone. Slang terms include: "Apache", "Dance Fever", "Friend", "Goodfella", "Jackpot", "Poison", "Tango and Cash", and "TNT".

Black Tar Heroin

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Heroin - An opioid drug made from heroin that looks like a white or brown powder. There is also a black tar form of this substance that is derived from its black sticky aethestic. It comes from the opium poppy plants. Heroin is one of the most dangerous illegal drugs that is administered by needle into the vein. It is extremely harmful to the cardiovascular system and the brain. While it enters rapidly into the brain speeding up the feeling of painful and pleasurable sensations, it can also damage the veins collapsing them permanently and turning them black in color. If it is sniffed, it damages the tissue within the nose. It causes irregular menstrual cycle in women and sexual dysfunction for men. Slang Terms include: "Black Tar", "Black Pearl", "Black Stuff", "Brown Crystal", "Brown Rhine", "Brown Sugar", "Brown Tape", "China White", "Dope", "Dragon", "The Dragon", "H", "He", "Horse", "Junk", "Mud", "Sack", "Scat", "Skag", "Skunk", and "Smack".

Crystal Meth

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Methamphetamine - Very popular for its crystalline form, meth, an illegal narcotic, is a powerful drug that affects the Central Nervous System (CNS) with many adverse side effects. It is used in almost every way, such as smoking, swallowing as a pill, snorting, and via injection when dissolved in water or alcohol. Known as an "upper", it causes sleep disorders by keeping an individual awake for extended periods of time. Meth rapidifies and irregulates the heart rate, increases blood pressure and body temperature, causes memory loss, and intense itching that can lead to the creation of skin sores around the body. It is known to treat narcolepsy and Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Slang terms include: "Amphetamine", "Bennies", "Chalk", "Crank", "Cream", "Crystal", "Crystal Meth", "Eye Openers", "Ice", "Meth", "No Doze", "No Stop", "Rock Candy", "Rocket Fuel", "Scooby Snacks", "Speed", "Trash", "Tweak", "Tweek", "Wash", "White Cross", "Glass", "Oxblood", "Paste", "Rev", "Ritalin", "Shabu", "Uppers", "Wax", "Whiz", "Zest", "Gas", and "T".

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Viagra - Popular in the sex industry world as well as in medical facilities for its main function of attempting to increase libido mostly within men to experience long term sexual arousal. It can give a painful erection that can last about four hours or more before the effects of the drug wear off. This drug can be found in the form of a tablet. Slang terms include: "Love Philtre", "Magic Potion", and "Stimulant".

In my experience, I have been dosed with each one of these substances that is listed in this blog. While I have never done any drugs or ever wanted to, I've been a victim of being force-fed them in a conscious (my drink being spiked), semiconscious (while under extreme exhaustion or during a compromised immune system) or unconscious state (via syringe or IV). Being that I have never done any of these drugs before, my body has zero tolerance for them. Each side effect is much worse most of the time than what is stated here. I have a hypersensitivity to each type, especially in my digestive system. Now, as an adult, my respiratory and cardiovascular system are in critical condition making things much more difficult to work through on a daily basis, but I'm still handling things efficiently. As a child, I could not even handle ingesting children's Tylenol. After frequent hospital visits, I became aware that I'm also allergic to a lot of these things as well.

Most of these recreational drugs produce a readily visible effect that can be noticed by many people and confused as a hangover after returning back to the place of residence from a night club or party where liquor was present. This harmful assumption is one of the reasons why people do not usually resort to going to the hospital to take a drug test and is missed for a correct medical diagnosis especially in the case of a sexual assault encounter. The next time you see a friend or family member with slurred speech and unable to walk straight, try to ask multiple questions to help them figure out how they got to that state of mind and condition. The two of you may never know what else either of you can unveil. It doesn't hurt to do it and is simple as it shouldn't take too much time. Achieving this can help you get started on a journey to healing much quicker than what is presumed to be the usual timer of longevity if it is found that a drink had been spiked leading to an undesirable forgotten sexual violence experience. Take each step at a time.

If you're experiencing the same, here are some reminders to take with you:

In the face of danger, choose #courage and #speakup.

Please #becareful and try to #besafe.

#LearnTheSigns

#GetEducated

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