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GET INFORMED

It is important for people to learn and educate themselves about consent, rape, sexual assault, sexual harassment and other types of sexual violence, as well as how they impact victims/survivors. Here is a quick guide on what Spiking is, how to tell if your drink has been spiked and what to do if someone you know has been spiked. 

What is Spiking?

Rape Crisis England & Wales defines Spiking "when someone puts alcohol or drugs into another person’s drink or their body without their knowledge and/or consent."

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Spiking can generally take 15 to 30 minutes to take effect.

How can you identify when a drink has been spiked?

You may feel...

  • Dizzy, faint or pass out

  • Confused or have sudden memory loss

  • Slurred or jumbled speech

  • Sick or throw up

  • Very tired all of the sudden

Your drink may be...

  • Cloudier than usual

  • Starts fizzing

  • Change in colour

  • Tastes "off"

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Remember you can ask the bartender for a new drink!

What to do...

  • Do not drink any more

  • Alert bar staff or security

  • If symptoms become severe go to A&E

  • Stay with friends

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