Spiking

Hi, 

Spiking – it’s not only drinks 🚬

Did you know that spiking can be carried out using vapes, cigarettes and other drugs, not just through drinks? 

As well as keeping your drinks safe, be vigilant if anyone you don’t know offers you vapes, cigarettes, or drugs. You don’t know what’s in them, and you don’t know someone’s intentions. Just one drag from a contaminated vape or smoke could result in you being affected. 

Spiking can be used to facilitate theft including your bank cards & personal details, sexual assaults, and also to upset and annoy people. 

People of all genders can be victims of spiking.

Always be alert and report any concerns to venue staff or the police. 

What to do if you believe you have been spiked ⬇️ 

☎️ If you or someone else are injured, in immediate danger or you need support right away, call 999. 

Get to safety

• Tell the people you’re with so that they can look after you.

• Alert a member of staff or security if you're in a bar, club or at a festival.

• Make sure you are somewhere where you feel safe, for example, by asking a friend to take you home or stay with you.

• Don’t go home on your own or leave with someone you don’t know.

• Drink some water, but don't try to flush out any drugs or alcohol by drinking lots of water.

If someone has spiked a friend, follow the steps above for them. Stay with them. Keep talking to them until emergency medical assistance arrives or you get them to a place of safety.

Some venues participate in a scheme called 'Ask for Angela'. You can ask for Angela at the bar if you feel unsafe, vulnerable or threatened and need a discrete way of asking for support. 

Seek emergency medical attention if necessary,

If you or your friend feel unwell you should seek emergency medical attention and tell them that that someone has spiked you or your friend. Call an ambulance if the symptoms get worse. 

☎️ In non-emergency situations you can report it via the GMP website or by calling 101.