Drink Spiking Awareness & Response

• Change in taste: bitter or salty taste when you didn't expect it
• Cloudy, foggy, or bloated appearance in a drink that was clear before
• Excessive or unusual bubbles in non-carbonated drinks
• Ice behaving oddly (e.g. sinking when it usually floats) or discoloration
• Unexpected smell changes (even subtle) or odor you can't place

Many drugs have no odor, taste, or color. Always trust your instincts over these signs.

• Feeling drunk, woozy, or "out of it" much faster than usual
• Sudden drowsiness, fatigue, confusion, slurred speech
• Memory loss — not remembering what happened recently
• Loss of balance, coordination, difficulty walking
• Nausea, vomiting
• Visual problems (blurred vision), dizziness
• Lowered inhibitions, sudden anxiety, disorientation
• Seizures, muscle spasms, breathing difficulty
• Unusually severe or long hangover after little alcohol

1. Stop drinking immediately. Do not take another sip. If possible, cover or set the drink aside.
2. Get somewhere safe & stay with people you trust. Move away from crowds, avoid being alone.
3. Seek medical attention right away especially for serious symptoms (unconsciousness, breathing problems, seizures).
4. Preserve evidence: Save the drink and its container, keep clothing in a paper bag, don't shower.
5. Consider a medical forensic exam ("rape kit"), even if unsure about reporting to police.
6. Reach out for support: crisis hotlines, trusted friends, or sexual violence advocacy services.
7. Report when you feel safe to: to venue staff, law enforcement, or via anonymous options.

• Never leave your drink unattended. If you do, throw it out.
• Only accept drinks you see being opened or poured.
• Use bottles with screw-tops, drink lids, or covers.
• Go out in groups. Use a buddy system.
• Avoid accepting drinks from strangers.
• If you need to step away, have someone watch your drink.
• Speak up if you suspect something - notify venue staff.