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Drink spiking - How to avoid |
Whilst the following guide-lines will never guarantee your safety they offer a number of safety tips that will minimise danger and help you to remain safe.
Make sure that someone knows where you are and what time you are expected home.
When going to a pub, club or party avoid going alone. Friends can watch out for each other.
Plan your night out including the journey there and back.
If you are with a group, appoint a nominated drinks-watcher to keep an eye on all your drinks, maybe the same person who is the nominated driver.
Remember alcohol affects your actions and reactions as well as your ability to be alert. The worse you are for drink the less likely you are to spot something suspicious.
Stay aware of what is going on around you and keep away from situations that you do not feel comfortable with.
Do not share or exchange drinks with others.
Never accept a drink from anyone you do not completely trust.
If you do wish to accept a drink from someone make sure it is in a bottle and that the bottle is opened in front of you - better still always carry your own bottle opener and open it yourself.
Always drink from a bottle - it is far more difficult to drop a drug into a bottle than it is to drop a drug into a glass.
Never drink left over drinks, or drinks discarded by someone else.
Don't leave your drink unattended, when going onto the dance floor and especially when going to the toilet.
Think very carefully whether you should leave the pub, club or party with someone you've just met.
If you begin to feel drunk after only a drink or two seek help from a trusted friend or a responsible member of the club staff and management.
If you smoke never leave your drink unattended when you go to a designated smoking area or just outside for a cigarette. Finish your drink first.
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