Rape: A crime where a person is forced or manipulated into performing a sexual act. 

Rapid Detox: This is exactly what it sounds like.  Rapid Detoxification is an accelerated detox process for opiates and some prescription pain medications.  This is generally done in a hospital and conducted under general anesthesia.  Medications are given to the patient to accelerate the physical reactions of the rapid withdraw process.

Reactive Attachment Disorder: A longstanding failure to respond in a developmentally appropriate fashion as a result of the failure of the primary caregiver remaining the same.

Reefer: A slang term for Marijuana.

Residential Treatment Facility: A facility usually licensed by The Department of Health and Human Services that provides inpatient treatment options.  Adolescents and children also have a built in academic program as well as regular counseling sessions.  These facilities are for individuals who have drug and alcohol issues, mental health issues, and behavioral issues.  A multidisciplinary team is assigned and a treatment plan is developed. See related article on Choosing a Troubled Teen Program

Ritalin: Ritalin is a central nervous system stimulant used primarily in the treatment of ADD.  The chemical name is methylphenidate hydrochloride.  This medication has also bee prescribed for the treatment of Narcolepsy. See related article on ADD / ADHD Treatment

Rohypnol: Flunitrazepam, commonly known as roofies.  Most commonly known as a date rape drug.  One tablet of this drug causes up to 8 hours of sedative effects, amnesia, muscle relaxation as well as slowed psychomotor performance.  This drug is illegal in the United States.  It is prescribed outside the U.S. primarily for sleep disorders.

RU-486: This medication is used for chemical abortion of early pregnancies.