• Prevention of drink spiking.

Prevention of drink spiking.

Drink spiking is when alcohol or drugs are added to your drink without you knowing about it.  It can happen at clubs, pubs and private parties.

To prevent a drink being spiked:

• never accept a drink from a stranger;
• never leave drinks unattended (such as when you go onto a dance floor or to the toilet);
• when you buy a drink, watch the person behind the bar pour it;
• buy drinks in bottles with lids; and,
• if you are unsure about your drink, then don't drink it!

Friends should look out for each other.  It should not be assumed that someone is drunk if they are feeling sick, stumbling, confused or they faint - their drink may have been spiked.  If you suspect that a friend has had their drink spiked you should:

• take your friend to a safe place;
• stay with your friend;
• tell another friend, the host of the party, the bar staff or security staff; and,
• if your friend collapses, call an ambulance on 000 immediately.