To spike a drink means to put alcohol or drugs into someone’s drink without their knowledge or permission. Therefore, drink spiking can occur wherever drinks are served, such as at nightclubs, parties, pubs, restaurants and even in private homes.
I was in Barcelona celebrating my 26th anniversary when me and my best friend were victims of spiked drink. Fortunately we got home safe and sound. Nevertheless, every year thousands of women, all over the world, are victims of sexual assault due to this discusting practice. However, even being more exposed to this crime while travelling, this is also something that can happen in your hometown while hanging out with your friends.
If a strange might add sedatives to your drink in order to render you unconscious and assault you – rape and robbery. A friend might spike your drink in order to “help you” having a good time of just for fun – the so called “prank spiking”.
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At the same time, the symptoms of drink spiking depend on many factors such as the substance or mix of substances used, the dose, your size and weight and how much alcohol you have already consumed. In my case, besides the amnesia episodes, I remember of being with a depressed humor, of barely moving or talking and staring at things or people having some kind of hallucinations. I also remember of ordering lots of drinks – I guess I spent the all night at the bar – and having an unusually long hangover that lasted at least 3 days with nausea and