The number of women being drugged and then assaulted is on the rise and there are things you need to know. While roofie, ketamine, and GHB are commonly used drugs to drop into drinks, 50-percent of cases of date rapes happen after someone drinks a lot. You may also be given a medication that you typically take to get you incapacitated.
According to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network, or RAINN, 13 percent of all college students experience rape or sexual assault through “physical force, violence, or incapacitation.”
“Huffington Post” asked the experts what the signs of being drugged are and what to do if you or someone gets roofied.
Signs you have been drugged:
- You feel disoriented and fatigued
- You become unconscious or blackout
- Your vision or hearing is off
- You vomit or feel like you're hungover
- You have gaps in memory
- There are signs of possible sexual assault
What to do if you suspect you’ve been roofied:
- Identify a safe bystander who can help you
- Get medical help as soon as you can
- Make an effort to take care of yourself and your mental health
Source: Huffington Post
Scott's Thoughts:
- Do you protect yourself against being drugged when you are out at a bar or social event? You should.
- If drinking, never have the drink out of your hand/sight at any time.
- Can't imagine what kind of low life scum would do that to a woman.