DEAR ABBY: The recent letter in your column from the teen-ager who tried "ruffies" prompts this letter.
Calling Rohypnol a "date rape" drug might lead males into believing that this dangerous drug does not apply to them. A more apt name for it might be an "amnesia" drug, because that is what the drug does to anyone.
My pal, Charles, dined alone one evening in a restaurant while on vacation in Mexico. Evidently, someone doctored his drink, because he ended up on the side of a road several miles away. All his personal belongings were missing –- including his belt and shoes. Luckily, he survived with only bruises and cuts, but he suffered a complete memory loss of more than 10 hours.
Abby, please warn your readers this drug has that effect on everyone, and they could be in extreme danger while under its influence. -- J.L. IN S.F.
DEAR J.L.: Thank you for pointing this out. I'm printing your letter as a word of caution to people who travel. You can't be too careful these days.