There has been an increase nationally in the use of " Date Rape Drugs". These drugs, such as GHB (Gamma hydroxybutyrate ) are most commonly slipped into someone's drink without that person's knowledge. The drug can knock a person out, leaving her powerless to resist a sexual assault and with no memory or only a vague memory of what happened.
We have seen situations at Middlebury where it appears that a date rape drug may have been used. In order to help protect yourself from having your drink spiked use the following precautions:
Don't put your glass down and leave it unattended
Don't drink from someone else's glass
Only drink beverages you pour yourself
- Don't drink anything that looks unusual such as a beverage that has a blue tint to it, or tastes unusual such as soda that tastes salty, has excessive foam or leaves a residue on the glass.
If you think your drink has been spiked, get medical attention immediately.
If you know of someone "spiking" another person's drink with a drug, please report this immediately. Employing an intoxicant or administering a drug to someone without their knowledge in an attempt to have sex with them is a felony crime. In addition, the combination of alcohol and a date rape drug can lead to death from overdose.
If you have questions about "date rape drugs", call the Office of Health and Wellness Education ext. 5141.