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Drug-assisted rape/ sexual assault
 Drug
rape can happen to anyone, men and women. It’s important
to be aware of it and to know the risks.
If you think you may have been the victim of 'drug rape', contact
the police without delay.
There are some practical steps you can take to reduce the risk
of drug assisted rape/sexual assault:
- Plan your journey or night out.
- Make sure that someone knows where you are going and what time you will be home.
- Arrange your journey to and from home.
- When going to a pub, club or party avoid going alone. Friends can watch out for each other.
- Appoint a nominated drinks-watcher.
- Remember, alcohol does affect your actions and your reactions as well as your ability to be alert.
- Stay aware of what is going on around you
- Stay away from situations that you do not feel comfortable with.
- Never accept a drink from anyone you do not completely trust.
- Do not share or exchange drinks.
- Don't leave your drink unattended, even when going to the toilet.
- If you begin to feel really drunk after only a drink or two
seek help from a trusted friend or a member of the club or pub
management. It is important to get to a place of safety as soon
as possible.
- You must be sure you have absolute trust in the person you seek help from no matter how long you have known them.
- Consider very carefully whether you should leave the pub, club or party with someone you have just met.
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