Speed Dating Events

And other wise tips on protecting your cocktail

There are a few very important steps to follow to avoid being drugged unwittingly.

Never leave your drink unattended.

If you have to use he restroom, bring your drink; if you hit the dance floor, bring your drink; if you are immersed in conversation, hold your drink; if you have to make a phone call, take your drink. Get the idea? Don’t rely on your friends to watch your beverage. All it takes is one distraction—a cute guy walking by, for example—for someone to sneak the drug into your drink. If you think your drink has been left un- I attended, don’t take the chance; throw it away and get a new one.

Never take a drink from a stranger.

If possible, get a beverage that you can open yourself, such as bottled water, soda, or beer.

Never drink out of an open punch bowl

Spiking a punch bowl used to mean sneaking in a flask of your parents’ alcoholto the school dance. It now takes on a whole new meaning. Opt for the sealed beverage and skip the punch.

Don’t drink out of a container that is being passed around.

Just the thought of this grosses me out! Despite the obvious germs that can be exchanged, you never know what has been slipped into theeverage.

If your drink tastes funny, get rid of it

If your drink has been tainted, it might taste salty or have unusual foam or residue around the top. Sometimes it has a blue color, but if it is a dark drink you won’t be able to see it. Use your intuition: If you have any doubt, pour it out.

What to Do if You Have Been Drugged

You might not feel anything for 15 to 30 minutes; the first noticeable signs might be dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, impaired motor skills, disorientation, or disinhibition. If you suddenly feel like this and you’ve only had one or two cocktails, beware. The first thing to do is tell a friend who is with you. Have this person help you to a safe place and stay with you at all times.

If you start feeling extremely ill, get to a hospital or call 911 for help. According to the Rape Treatment Center in Santa Monica, California, these drugs metabolize very quickly in your body. The sooner you get medical attention, the better chance you have of finding out what you were drugged with.

Request a urine test; rohypnol and GHB are easily detected in urine, and the hospital can run special tests that can detect them. If you have been drugged with rohypnol, there is a reversing agent called romazicon that can be administered by a doctor.

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