Drink spiking refers to the act of adding drugs or alcohol to people's drinks to try and influence their behaviours. Please be aware of the following things:
Symptoms can vary depending on the size and height of the person, type and amount of drug or alcohol used or how much alcohol was consumed prior to the incident. Here’s some things to look out for:
Bristol’s venues, Avon and Somerset Police, Bristol City Council, and Bristol City Centre BID have been working very closely to put a plan into action to help end drink spiking in our city. Testing kits are being made available across the city and a training manual has been produced for every venue team.
Drink spiking is a crime and everyone takes it very seriously.You will be listened to and believed.
If you or anyone you are with has been a victim of drink spiking inform the venue team immediately. This is what will happen:
If you experienced sexual assault as a result of drink spiking The Bridge provides emotional, medical and practical care and support for anyone who has been raped or sexually assaulted including the opportunity to have evidence collected without the pressure to make an immediate decision about calling the police.
0117 342 6999 (24 hours) to speak to a specially trained crisis worker
If you want to know more about specialist sexual violence support services in Bristol, the Bristol survivor pathway is a guide for all kinds of physical and emotional issues arising from drink spiking.
If you want to speak to someone about how you are feeling, Bristol Mind can signpost help and support groups as well as putting you in touch with specialists to suit you.
This specialist support service is there for anyone in Bristol who has experienced any form of sexual violence, at any point in their lives.
If you’re aged between 11-25, OTR is a mental health social movement by and for young people.
The Drop is BDP’s one-stop-shop for information and support for people who use recreational and party drugs or have experienced a drug related incident.
