Spiked drinks warning issued

Posters are being distributed in bars across the county Pub and club-goers are being warned about the dangers of leaving drinks unattended. Leaflets are being handed out across Wiltshire to try to raise awareness about drink-spiking and drug-assisted rape. Posters and leaflets providing advice on how to stay safe will be on display at pubs and clubs across the county from Wednesday.

A spokesman said: "There are many drugs in circulation which can be used to inhibit normal behaviour, including GHB, Valium, Tamazepan and Rohypnol. "They are mostly clear, odourless and tasteless and effects may include feeling unusually drunk very quickly, nausea and drowsiness." Superintendent Kevin Maidment, said: "Drug-assisted rape is one of the UK's fastest growing crimes.

Source: BBC

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For Advice and Support,Visit: Roofie

The Roofie Foundation; established 1997 - Britain's only specialised agency dealing with the issues surrounding drug rape and sexual abuse. Originators of a help-line that provides a one-stop-shop information service for victims of drug rape & sexual abuse caused through drink spiking. London Rape Crisis (Answer Machine out of hours) 0207 837 1600

Drug Rape Trust: 01702 317 695