Tell someone you trust​

• If you're starting to feel the after-effects of drink spiking, let someone you trust know right away. This could be a friend or family member who can help you get the support you need.

• Make sure that someone is looking out for you - they can help monitor your symptoms, keep track of any changes, and make sure you're safe.​

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Seek medical help as soon as possible​

• Go to the hospital or emergency room. It's essential to get medical assistance even if you're unsure about being spiked. Medical staff can test for common drugs and treat any symptoms.

• Request a urine or blood test. If you've been spiked, time is critical. The sooner you can provide a sample (within 12-72 hours), the higher the chances of detecting the substance used. Be sure to let medical staff know you suspect you've been spiked so they can perform the right tests.

• Tell your doctor the symptoms you've experienced. Provide as much detail as you possibly can about what you felt when you first noticed something wasn't right. This will help them identify what you may have been spiked with.​

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Preserve any evidence:

• If you still have your drink (or anything you were drinking from), keep it in a safe place. Don't let anyone else drink from it, and don't throw it away until it has been checked by medical staff of the police.

• If possible, avoid using the bathroom until you've had a chance to be tested, as this could interfere with collecting samples.

• Document symptoms. If you can, make sure to write down when you started to feel unwell and what symptoms you've experienced. This will help you remember important details when speaking to medical professionals or police.

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Don't drink or eat any more:

• Stop consuming anything further if you suspect your drink was spiked. Additional food or drinks could potentially worsen your symptoms and interfere with testing.

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Report the incident (if you haven't already):

• Contact the police: If you've already received medical help but didn't report the incident early, you should notify the police. Drink spiking is a crime, and it's important for authorities to know about it so they can investigate. If you don't feel up to it, a friend or family member can help you make the report.

• Follow up on testing: Depending on when the incident occurred, police may assist with additional testing, evidence gathering, and pursuing the matter further.