Drink Spiking The truth about drink spiking

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People sometimes do it as a gag, but it could also be out of spite or anger, or even to rob you or leave you open to sexual assault
Spiking isn’t just with drugs. It’s more likely that someone has added vodka to your pint, or given you a double when you asked for just a single or a soft drink
It isn’t just women’s drinks that get spiked – it’s men’s too
Spiking a drink with alcohol can be dangerous – you never know what else someone might have taken that may cause a reaction
It only takes 15 minutes for the effects of ‘rape drugs’ to kick in – they can wipe out eight hours of memory
If someone spikes your drink with the intention of sexually assaulting you, they could face up to 10 years in prison – even if rape doesn’t take place

Be smart – protect yourself and your mates:

Don’t share or swap drinks
When you nip to the toilet or go for a dance, leave your drink with someone you know you can trust
If you suddenly feel odd or unusually drunk, ask a friend to get you home – but make sure it’s someone you really trust
If a mate starts acting strangely or out of character, it’s possible they’ve been drugged. Always ask for help and make sure they get home safely
Always look out for each other. If there’s a group of you and one’s driving – and therefore not drinking – get them to be a designated drinks watcher
Think twice before accepting drinks from someone you don’t know well
Watch your drink being poured and don’t leave it unattended – that way no one can spike it or add more alcohol to it