Stay by their side. Do not let "helpful" strangers take them to the bathroom or "get them air."
It happened so fast. One moment we were laughing, and the next, she wasn't herself. If you are out and notice these symptoms in a partner or friend, don’t "chalk it up to the drinks":
They may still be conscious but won't remember conversations happening in real-time.
Difficulty standing, walking, or "falling asleep" standing up.
Encourage speaking with a therapist. Organizations like RAINN offer hotlines and resources for survivors of drink spiking and assault.
The trauma doesn't end when the drug wears off. Victims often feel "disgusting" or violated, even if no further assault occurred.
We aren't going out for a while, and our perspective on "a quick drink" has changed forever. Please, watch your drinks, watch your friends, and trust your gut. If something feels wrong, it probably is.
Stay by their side. Do not let "helpful" strangers take them to the bathroom or "get them air."
It happened so fast. One moment we were laughing, and the next, she wasn't herself. If you are out and notice these symptoms in a partner or friend, don’t "chalk it up to the drinks": MY GIRLFRIEND WAS DRUGGED!_H264_AAC_720p.mp4
They may still be conscious but won't remember conversations happening in real-time. Stay by their side
Difficulty standing, walking, or "falling asleep" standing up. If you are out and notice these symptoms
Encourage speaking with a therapist. Organizations like RAINN offer hotlines and resources for survivors of drink spiking and assault.
The trauma doesn't end when the drug wears off. Victims often feel "disgusting" or violated, even if no further assault occurred.
We aren't going out for a while, and our perspective on "a quick drink" has changed forever. Please, watch your drinks, watch your friends, and trust your gut. If something feels wrong, it probably is.
