Involvement of drugs in sexual assault.

摘要: OBJECTIVE To obtain information about the relationship of alcohol and drug usage in victims sexual assault, including newly identified "date rape" drugs gamma hydroxybutyrate flunitrazepam. STUDY DESIGN Analysis urine samples with gas chromatography combined mass spectrometry can identify numerous other a high degree specificity. This service was offered to rape treatment centers throughout United States May 1996; obtained from assault suspected use by history or physical examination were sent for testing at discretion examiner. RESULTS As March 1999, total 2,003 specimens analyzed. Nearly two-thirds contained and/or drugs; predominant substances found alcohol, present 63%, marijuana, 30%. A substantial subset contain illicit substances, frequently combination. GHB flunitrazepam < 3% positive samples. Additionally, over two-year study period, these two appeared be declining. CONCLUSION These findings support prior data indicating that marijuana are important risk factors assault. Continued monitoring sex crimes is important, programs serve should modify protocols reflect this.