Rapists take easy opportunities. They look for victims who appear accessible and unprotected. Take steps to keep yourself from being -- or appearing to be -- vulnerable.
The following are some precautions to take in order to avoid being a victim of date rape drugs:
- Don't drink anything:
- From a punch bowl.
- With an unexpected color, appearance, or smell.
- From an open container.
- That tastes salty when it shouldn’t.
- Don't leave your drink unattended.
- Don't share or exchange drinks.
- Don't take beverages from someone you do not know well and trust.
- At a bar or club, watch your drink being prepared if possible.
- At a bar or club, accept drinks only from the bartender, waiter, or waitress.
- If you hear someone "kidding" about date rape drugs, pay attention. That should be a warning to leave that party or individual.
