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Drink spiking - What to do |
Everyone is aware of their personal tolerance to alcohol so if you feel odd, nauseous, tipsy or wasted and you know that you cannot be drunk, it is possible that your drink has been spiked with either drugs or alcohol.
If so immediately get to a place of safety. If you are with close friends tell them of your worries, get them to take you home as quickly as possible. Once safely home ask them to stay with you until the effects of the drug have worn off.
However be very sure that you implicitly trust the person or friend you are asking. Many victims of DFSA (Drug Facilitated Sexual Abuse) have been attacked by people they know, by work mates, colleagues, friends or acquaintances, and in some cases, the person they went on a date with that night.
If you are alone or with a stranger go to the landlord or pub/bar manager and tell them of your fears. Get the landlord to put you in his private accommodation or an office whilst they ring a taxi, a trusted friend, or your parents to help get you home safely. If at all possible always make sure that you are accompanied by a trusted friend.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES LET A STRANGER OR ACQUAINTANCE OFFER TO HELP YOU OR TAKE YOU ANYWHERE INCLUDING TO YOUR OWN HOME - THEY COULD WELL BE THE PERSON WHO SPIKED YOUR DRINK!
If you fear you’ve had sex whilst under the influence of drugs taken unwillingly through a drink being spiked, and if you wish the police to be involved - report it!
Go straight to the police, preferably the specialist officers dealing with rape and sexual abuse, and insist that they take blood and urine samples, it could prove to be vital forensic evidence. In order to establish a case it is vital that the police have the opportunity to take these samples as soon as possible as the drugs used in DFSA pass through the system very quickly (some within 12 hours others in 48). It is also advisable to make sure you are accompanied by a friend, relation or even better, a solicitor.
It is very important that you visit your doctor or a GUM Clinic, as you have no proof that the rapist used a condom. Therefore in addition to the need for a morning-after pill, you must never forget the risk of aids or other sexually transmitted diseases.
Also give yourself a financial health check. These drugs sometimes act as truth drugs and under their effect you may divulge financial information such as pin numbers or bank and credit card details.
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