Protection from Drugged Date Rape and What to Do If It Happens

With the Bill Cosby and Brock Turner scandals over the last couple years, there are many who advocate for proper responses when a rape occurs. However, this does not change the fact that women need to be informed on how to protect themselves and what to do in the case they are drugged.

One of the most important things is to go out with people you know or trust so someone who will “have your back” or be able to help you if something is off. The trust part of this is vital as 1 out of 5 women who are raped report the rape as being done by someone they already knew.

Another useful tool in being safe could be one of your fashion points. Soon there will be a nail polish which changes color to detect date rape drugs. This new product is predicted to release this year from the brand Undercover Colors. Until then, there are drink coasters to test drinks while you’re out on the town and these are produced by Drink Safe Tech.

In the case that the worst happens, there are some steps you need to take.

• The first thing you need to do is get yourself to a hospital there are two reasons:
• First, if what they dosed you with is still in your system it could be dangerous and there’s no easy way to tell exactly what it is without getting tested. It’s important to seek medical attention to be sure you are not in danger of an overdose or other complications.
• Number two, if you go to the hospital without showering first, there is a chance they may be able to figure out the identity of the rapist.

• It is also vital to file a police report or contact any other related police authorities if this occurred at a college. You may not be the only person who the perpetrator has done this to and they need to be stopped before anything else happens.

And finally, the most obvious prevention method is to find activities that you enjoy doing with your friends that don’t involve going to parties or other environments that involve drinking alcohol. Throw your own party with friends and family and serve sober drinks.

Being educated is the first step to protecting not only yourself but those around you. Be careful and take necessary precautions to protect yourself and those you care about.

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