Q How can i avoid having my drink spiked?
Drink spiking is illegal. Drink spiking occurs when a substance, such as drugs or alcohol, is added to your drink without you knowing about it. A person whose drink has been spiked is vulnerable to being assaulted or robbed. Find below few tips for how you can manage it: dont accept drinks from strangers, dont leave your drink unattended, cover your drink using either your hand if drinking from a glass, if someone offers you a drink be alert, always watch your drinks - buy your own and know what you are drinking, dont drink something you did not open, or see opened or poured, if youre unsure about your drink, leave it, if you feel dizzy or sick, ask someone you trust to take you to a safe placenif youre on a date with someone you dont know, arrange for a friend to call you during the evening and/or pick you up. Meet in a public space and arrange your own transport, keep an eye on your friends - if someone collapses and is unconscious, call an ambulance immediately - but dont leave them alone. For more information visit : http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Drink-spiking/Pages/Introduction.aspx