Social Hour:
"Always Proceed With Caution"
One of the many wonderful things about being a college student is the social life. The opportunities of meeting new and exciting people can be overwhelming. Although the chance of encountering someone that may cause you harm is slim, it is not impossible. Criminal opportunists are people who take advantage of an opportunity to commit a crime. An example of this individual is the acquaintance that "slips you a Mickey". He or she is the one who "spikes" your drink without your consent.
Gamma Hydroxbutyrate (GHB), a central nervous system depressant, and Rohypnol, a sleeping medication that is commonly known as Roofies or Roachies are just a couple of those drugs used to render someone helpless, particularly women. Both of these drugs are odorless, and colorless, and can easily be slipped into someone's drink. Rohypnol can bring on a temporary lasting amnesia leaving the victim unable to recall anything that happened to her during the sedated state.
To avoid questioning what happened the night before when you were at a party or out with friends, take a few precautions. Never, never, accept a drink from someone; not even someone that you know. You have no idea if that friend who is bringing you the drink turned his or her back on it long enough that someone else could contaminate it with these drugs. Drink from tamper resistant bottles and open them yourself. Never ask someone to watch your drink for you. Instead, take it with you.
If you think you may have been drugged, call the police. If you choose not to call the police, go to the hospital emergency room and tell them your situation. Most substances can be detected through a urine test and or blood test. Although you want to enjoy your social time, never allow yourself to become so lax that it may lead to sedation.