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What to do if your drink has been spiked? How to protect yourself and others
If you suddenly feel dizzy or nauseous while drinking, you may have been given a ‘date rape’ drug. Here’s what you need to do
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Drink spiking is when someone puts alcohol or drugs into someone else’s drink without their knowledge or consent.
This may have happened to you if suddenly everything goes black and you barely remember what happened.
If you fear something has been added to your drink – or anyone else’s – secretly and illegally in a pub, club or at someone’s house, act fast and find a doctor, says a police officer, who spells out the dangers and how to stay safe.
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The nightmare of memory loss, loss of control and shame can be caused by what are variously known as “date rape” drugs, knockout drops and “roofies”, the latter referring to the drug Rohypnol – also known as flunitrazepam – or its liquid cousin GHB, for gamma-hydroxybutryate.
According to the Hong Kong Police Force, the drugs diffuse quickly and are tasteless, odourless and colourless. They cause victims to become disoriented and lower their inhibitions, and cause memory blackouts and unconsciousness.
While under the influence of these drugs, victims may be induced to use or hand over their credit or ATM cards and PINs.
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