Drink Spiking Symptoms and Staying Safe
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.ค. 2024
- Ever heard of drink spiking or injection spiking? Learn about drink spiking symptoms and what to do if you've been spiked!
00:00 Drink Spiking Symptoms and Staying Safe?
00:42 Why Should You Be Aware Of Drink and Injection Spiking?
01:40 What Is Drink Spiking?
03:13 What Is Needle Spiking?
03:55 Drink Spiking Symptoms?
06:17 Needle Spiking Symptoms?
06:39 What To Do If You Think Your Drink Has Been Spiked?
09:03 How To Prevent Having Your Drink Spiked?
11:53 Where To Get Additional Help After You Have Been Spiked?
DRINK SPIKING AND INJECTION SPIKING:
Drink spiking is putting drugs or alcohol into someone's drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) without their knowledge or consent. It often happens in pubs, bars, nightclubs and house parties, and motives include sexual assault and theft.
There are worrying trends of needle spiking also. This is different from drink spiking as the drugs that are usually put into your drinks are injected. This means that symptoms of spiking appear quicker and are sometimes much worse.
It can be very difficult to tell if a drink has been spiked, as substances used for spiking usually have no taste, odour or colour. They can be placed into drinks when they're being prepared or while you are distracted.
The effects of drink spiking can vary. Side effects depend on how much substance has been added, the weight and pre-existing medical conditions of the victim, and whether alcohol has already been consumed.
Drink spiking can make someone appear more drunk than usual, confused, dizzy or nauseous. It can also lead to losing consciousness or a severe hangover the next day, and potentially gaps in memory.
If you suspect your drink has been spiked, or that of a friend, you should report it immediately. Tell someone working in the bar you are in, then report it to the police. You should stay with a trusted friend and never leave someone alone if you think they've been spiked. Closely monitor their condition and call an ambulance if they deteriorate.
SUPPORT AFTER BEEING A VICTIM OF DRINK SPIKING:
Seeking support after having your drink spiked can be a scary thing, especially if you can't remember what happened. But while it can be traumatic, it's important to alert someone to what happened to reduce the chance of serious medical complications and long-term psychological effects. There is plenty of support out there for victims of drink spiking, and various treatments are offered to help you feel safe again.
Places to get emotional support,
• Victim Support - www.victimsupport.org.uk/
• Counselling through NHS referral - either through your GP or by self-referral through the IAPT service - patient.info/treatment-medica...
• Private counselling.
Rape Crisis charity helplines,
England and Wales: 0808 802 9999 (12-2.30 pm and 7-9.30 pm every day).
Scotland: 0808 801 0302 or text 07537 410 027 (6 pm-midnight every day).
Northern Ireland: 08000 246 991 (Monday and Thursday, 6-8 pm).
CONFIDING IN A FRIEND OR FAMILY MEMBER AFTER BEING A VICTIM:
Confiding in a friend or family member when you have been a victim of a crime can be very difficult. Particularly if you've been sexually assaulted (or think you have been if you have gaps in your memory), it isn't an easy conversation to have.
Remember that you are not to blame and you have not done anything wrong.
It's vital you tell someone about what happened, so you aren't carrying the pain and trauma on your own shoulders. Talking about it can help you get the support you need, both in the short and the long run. This might be from the police, victim support or counsellors. You should remember that drink spiking is an assault. It is a crime, and it should be reported to the police so they can do something about it and prevent it from happening to anyone else.
Other ways of opening up about the incident if you're unable to form the words. You might find it easier to close your eyes or turn away from someone if you're in the same room to make it less daunting. Or, you might feel more comfortable writing down what you want to say, or sending a text message.
The worst part is often worrying about what others will think and whether you will be judged. You should keep in mind that people want to help you and another person's reaction doesn't determine the severity of what happened to you or invalidate your trauma in any way.
#drinkspiking #injectionspiking #medical
DISCLAIMER:
This video is for information only and should not be used for the diagnosis or treatment of medical conditions. Abraham The Pharmacist has used all reasonable care in compiling the information but make no warranty as to its accuracy. Always consult a doctor or other healthcare professional for diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions.
I've been spiked a few year back and it was the most horrendous experience.
Lucky my big brother was out with us and knew immediately that something was wrong.
I was aware of everything. I knee my surroundings knew where I was ect but my body just wouldn't do what I told it to.
I told my brother I felt sick but I couldn't get up. He threw me over his shoulder took me to the toilets and stuck his fingers down my throat. I know it's not pleasant but he said I need to get it out.
By then ambulance came and I paralysis.
Thankfully this lasted only 3-4 hours and woke in hospital feeling fine the following morning with a dishevelled brother next to me. He hadn't left my side the whole time.
The drs said that I was spiked with rohypnol and thanks to my brothers quick thinking I survived. I am a tiny person and the amount in my system was to much.
I'm so thankful that I have a brother that loves me and cares ❤️
I can't imagine how these poor women that weren't so lucky would've experienced. Like I said I knew my surroundings but was unable to do anything. God help these girls 😪.
I'm so glad you had your brother who loves you a lot and helped you. Happy you are safe!!
Last night I only had 2 drinks. I never drink more than 3. But this time I could barely walk, I was super dizzy and as soon as my friend got me home I vomited then passed out. I woke up at 8am feeling fine. That's weird right? I don't even have a hangover. This has never happened before. I'm lucky I got home safe
There should be a mandatory serious period of time given to anyone found guilty of this.
Like 5 years for even an attempt at doing this.
10 years for serious harm caused.
Mandatory life sentence if it causes a death.
Anything else is just a wasted effort.
The mandatory life sentence should be also posted on the walls and all the toilets of pubs clubs and hotels.
The signs should be mandatory as well.
Yes, I’m angry. It’s basically poisoning people. Tantamount to attempted murder. Sure, I know most will say it’s not the intent. But there should be no excuse acceptable for this kind of low dog act.
5 years? Bruh more like 50 years
as a casual drinker (2 times a week), thank you man
I went out drinking by myself at my brother’s friend’s house only met 2 times. It was awkward because they gave me a personal bottle to drink and they wouldn’t drink from my bottle after 3 shots I was done. Now I’m fighting my whatever in my system barely could walk throwing up and then passed out woke up at my house kitchen floor. My wife said those guys dropped me off home that I was super intoxicated she never seen me like that before and the other guy wanted to hurt me but the person who drove me stopped them from touching me because they didn’t want some consequences from my family. PLEASE DONT GO DRINKING WITHOUT YOUR FAMILY
Thank you..this was very informative.
Glad it was helpful!
Spiking drinks is cringe
Spiking drinks is a felony
Right ? Like yall don't know how to talk to women no more or can't handle rejection ?
Hi, great video. Please advise your sources for the statistics you mention and the results of toxicology tests that were completed. Cheers.
Perfect information. I feel like I am being drugged at work, my drink always tastes bitter and sometimes I feel sick 🤢 later.
Hi Abraham, please make a video about pharmacy.
Thanks!
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I'm watching this video cause I think someome is putting small dosage of bleach in my drinks everyday and I'm scared of drinking the symptoms are the same thankyou for this video it's helpfull
Useful information
Glad you enjoyed the video!
At my work, I was convinced that one of the kitchen staff spiked our coffee. It tasted exactly as coffee would, bitter and you know, coffee. Not a lot of coffee tastes the same.
A coworker who was the same size and height as me felt the exact symptoms I was feeling, which was lethargy and confusion. I told my best friend immediately and talked to our boss about it. Another coworker had the same amount as i and the other short woman did, but she was taller and didn't feel any different. She was immediately concerned for us and she kept an eye on me the entire time I was training a new worker on our cleaning stuff. That moment must have freaked her out because she knew I was completely fine before then. I kept apologizing for the behavior because I would never feel like that with coffee.
Also I was fully rested, in a "normal" state of mind, and I never felt anything like that with any of my coffees. I no longer drink coffee offered by the kitchen department because of it. And their coffee was really good, too!
Yup Travis had that happen
Sad and terribly 😔
I did a very dumb thing when I was about 18ish. I witnessed a couple of blokes trying to pressure a girl into drinking this dirty pint looking thing, and, being young and stupid, despite knowing something was probably untoward, I intervened and said "I'll have it" to try to free her from the situation.
The guys kinda looked awkwardly at each other, but I think they knew not letting me drink it would look suspicious, so they let me down it.
I have no memory of that night afterwards, I know my friends sent me home, since I was told afterwards, but I remember nothing else.
Obviously, in hindsight there were better ways of dealing with that situation, but my god, that was unpleasant.
Is there anyway to reverse the effects if you have been spiked?
I have yet to see anyone about the tongue. My tongue went numb and my whole body was buzzing. My knees were weak after a single beer. I left quickly before it could affect me any more
Nice job
Thanks Keshon Dogan, I hope the video helps more people become aware of what's going on and how to keep safe
Someone I met last night, bought me a drink and kept talking in circles about the same things. I asked him what emotion was behind the story. WHY are you going on and on about your 5 person team and how you can do nothing but still get paid. He just kept going into obtuse detail and it felt so empty of emotion. When I asked he said he doesn’t feel emotions. I had smoked half of two joints so I was affected by that, but as soon as I felt reduced motor function I became worried. I don’t feel very sure about what happened but when I left the interaction I left abruptly and didn’t give them a chance to keep talking.
Dude this is scary… I think I’m a victim of this and don’t know where to go for help to counter this behavior the peers around me are doing with there hidden agenda some please reply to me I need help …
I got spiked in Poland, and they tried to make us unconscious. However, we managed to get out in time.
Is it possible to be spiked in such way that you end up saying every horrible thing that comes to mind without control?
That’s what happened to me and I woke up and couldn’t feel my body and I was hallucinating
Study a about vthe law
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Does spiking ever happen anywhere outside of bars?
House parties, public events, any social gathering really it can happen
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I would advise against saying the "r" word that rymes with "grape"🍇 you'll go down the Algorythm. Thank you for the very informative video though!!
he looks like cilian murphy
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Couldn't agree with your more Snickersnee, sad that it has come to this, I hope the video helps more people become aware of what's going on and how to keep safe
Evidence: I THINK LS, BH, and EB Spiked my drinks
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Gay guy spiked me