Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSt John Ambulance has issued advice to the public on helping victims of spiking (Alamy/PA)First-year university students attending Freshers’ Week are being urged to stay vigilant against spiking as they enter unfamiliar environments. Colin Mackie, co-founder of Spike Aware UK, warned that spiking can occur via drinks, needles, vapes or food, with symptoms acting rapidly and often mistaken for drunkenness. Spiking can have potentially fatal consequences, particularly if the administered drug interacts with a victim's existing medication or allergies. Immediate medical help should be sought if spiking is suspected, as some substances can leave the body in as little as six hours. Key prevention advice includes covering drinks, never leaving them unattended, looking out for friends, and notifying venue staff immediately if spiking is suspected. In fullWhat are the signs of drink spiking? The key symptoms and what you need to doMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
The key signs and symptoms of drink spiking you need to know
Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSt John Ambulance has issued advice to the public on helping victims of spiking (Alamy/PA)First-year university students attending Freshers’ Week are being urged to stay vigilant against spiking as they enter unfamiliar environments. Colin Mackie, co-founder of Spike Aware UK, warned that spiking can occur via drinks, needles, vapes or food, with symptoms acting rapidly and often mistaken for drunkenness. Spiking can have potentially fatal consequences, particularly if the administered drug interacts with a victim's existing medication or allergies. Immediate medical help should be sought if spiking is suspected, as some substances can leave the body in as little as six hours. Key prevention advice includes covering drinks, never leaving them unattended, looking out for friends, and notifying venue staff immediately if spiking is suspected. In fullWhat are the signs of drink spiking? The key symptoms and what you need to doMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
