Night Time Economy
Following recent national concerns around drink spiking in bars and nightclubs – either through something being put in their drinks or through injection – Warwickshire Police and Warwickshire County Council are issuing advice to people and businesses to help them stay safe.
The effects of drugging and having your drink spiked can vary depending on what’s been administered to you. Your symptoms could include:
- Lowered inhibitions
- Loss of balance
- Feeling sleepy
- Visual problems
- Confusion
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Unconsciousness
- How to avoid drink spiking?
- Some venues give out drink stoppers for the top of your bottle to prevent someone dropping something in your drink
- Never leave your drink unattended, whether it’s alcoholic or not
- Don’t accept a drink from someone you don’t know
- Avoid drinking too much
- Stick together with friends, and look out for each other
- What should you do if you think your drink has been spiked or you’ve been drugged?
- Tell the people you’re with and make sure you are somewhere where you feel safe
- Alert a member of staff at the pub or club you are at
- If you feel unwell you should seek medical attention immediately and tell them that you believe your drink has been spiked
- Report it to the police as soon as possible. Drugs can leave the body in as little as 12 hours after consumption so it’s important you get tested quickly
- What to do if you think a friend has been drugged or had their drink spiked?
- Tell a bar manager, bouncer or member of staff
- Stay with them and keep talking to them
- Call an ambulance if their condition deteriorates
- Don’t let them go home on their own
- Don’t let them leave with someone you don’t know or trust
- Don’t let them drink more alcohol – this could lead to more serious problems
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