Heading out this weekend? Whether you’re at a festival, beer garden, night out or house party, be aware of the signs of spiking.
Spiking is when someone gives another person alcohol or drugs without their knowledge or consent. It can happen anywhere and to anyone.
Signs can come on suddenly and may include dizziness, confusion, unusual drowsiness, memory loss, difficulty speaking or moving, or being sick.
If you think you or someone else has been spiked:
Call NHS 24 on 111 for advice
Call 999 if it’s a life-threatening emergency
Report suspected spiking to Police Scotland on 101
Search ‘Safer Scot spiking’ for more advice from the experts.