Drink Spiking: Awareness and Avoidance

Drink spiking has become an increasingly disturbing health issue. The immediate effects of these incidents range from mild sickness to temporary loss of consciousness but their hidden effects can linger for a long time. This informative and practical program explains what drink spiking is and how to recognize and avoid situations that may increase susceptibility to drink spiking. It explores the prevalence and nature of drink spiking, situations where it is likely to occur, the people who do it (including friends!) and how victims are chosen. Using expert opinion, narration and dramatized scenarios, the program delivers balanced information about the substances commonly used in drink spiking, potential health consequences to the victim and strategies to minimize the risks of it occurring. An empowering program about health in a young person's world. Chapters: 1. Introduction 2. What is Drink Spiking? 3. Consequences for the Victim 4. Drugs and their Effects Part 1 5. Drugs and their Effects Part 2 6. Awareness and Prevention 7. Consequences for the Perpetrator