babala
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« on: June 20, 2007, 11:39:10 AM » |
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I realize that I posted my recent experiences upstairs but I think it's important for our new members and especially the new to China members to know that even though we talk about how safe China is, there are some things you need to watch out for. 1) When you go to the hosiptal (if you have to) always look up the medicine the doctor gives you on the net. I have been given the wrong medication at least twice. Once I had a skin infection and the doctor didn't know what it was (he of course never told me this) and gave me medicine for 3 different skin problems. One of these was a very strong medicine that cured arsenic poisoning  . The other time the doctor gave me medication I was allergic to even though I specially told him not to give me this medicine. 2) Roofies (the date rape drug). They exist here and sadly you even buy them at some cigarette shops  Always watch your drink and if possible, don't go cruising around at night by yourself. I'm sure some other posters here could add a few more |
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« Reply #1 on: June 20, 2007, 11:49:23 AM » |
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I can only second the medicine advice. If you come down with bronchitis or something similar there is a chance the local herb cures won't do it for you. I advice bringing some good old fashioned penicillin and antibiotics with you when going to China. The doctors I saw would not give me penicillin as it is, by some, perceived to be unhealthy. Chinese medicine may be famous but sometimes crushed moose jaw and assorted herbs just won't cut it.
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« Reply #2 on: June 21, 2007, 05:36:03 AM » |
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Roofies (the date rape drug). They exist here and sadly you even buy them at some cigarette shops  No. What, really? |
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babala
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« Reply #3 on: June 21, 2007, 09:22:13 AM » |
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It's true, I've actually seen them sold there |
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« Reply #4 on: June 21, 2007, 10:47:51 AM » |
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That is just surreal. How do people do that? "Hello, I would like a pack of smokes and some drugs to give to girls so I can rape them, as I am such a tremendous perverted loser of a bastard that I can't find any girls who would be remotely interested in me if they are even remotely conscious". Why isn't the government doing something about...oh, right..China... |
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« Reply #5 on: June 21, 2007, 10:49:52 AM » |
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Doesn't just happen in China - and it's pretty hard to police, especially at private parties etc.
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« Reply #6 on: June 21, 2007, 11:01:58 AM » |
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I know that but here you can't just go to the local newsstand, pick up the daily news, a pack of smokes and Rohypnol. There are a gazillion things I don't understand and one of them is how anyone can be twsited/desperate/clueless/moronic/perverted enough to buy and use Rohypnol. Especially in China where, if you are desperate enough and willing to catch something really nasty, horizontal entertainment is not exactly difficult to find.
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« Reply #7 on: June 21, 2007, 11:31:02 AM » |
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I've got a friend that brought a bottle of the stuff from home... he sells it as a party favor, calls it liquid E  but he's from England so... |
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« Reply #8 on: June 21, 2007, 12:25:36 PM » |
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« Reply #9 on: June 21, 2007, 12:52:04 PM » |
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I've got a friend that brought a bottle of the stuff from home... he sells it as a party favor, calls it liquid E but he's from England so... Interesting friends you have  |
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« Reply #10 on: June 21, 2007, 01:28:52 PM » |
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It's also a party drug not always used to knock people out.
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« Reply #11 on: June 21, 2007, 01:35:53 PM » |
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yea, no kidding, I've seen a few people that know it as a fun drug... (Englanders mostly for some reason) but gotta be very careful.... or you go sleep  |
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« Reply #12 on: June 21, 2007, 01:41:44 PM » |
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Odd way to party. Hmm..everyone is here, having fun, there's beer and members of the opposite sex..tumtitum..I think I'll pop some pils and fall asleep. Guess getting plastered in the traditional manner is just old-fashioned.
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« Reply #13 on: June 21, 2007, 01:44:48 PM » |
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in small doses, just like other drugs folks take at party times.... I've seen..... both folks having a good buzz....... & folks sleeping in the local bar  |
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« Reply #14 on: June 21, 2007, 01:51:04 PM » |
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Must admit I am not unfamiliar with the sensation befuddlement which comes from waking up with a sore head in a strange place. Once I went to a party in Copenhagen and woke up the following morning in Sweden. Can't recall going to Elsinore, much less boarding a ferry. But at least alcohol tastes nice.
Is there any reason why Rohypnol is so common in China?
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