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This
could be you or someone you know. Keep an eye on your drinks.
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Photo:
ABPH Kade Rogers
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By
Graham Davis
An
alarming number of drugs are now available to spike drinks. Some
of them can be fatal.
This
important warning comes from the Royal Australian Navy Alcohol
and Other Drug Program at a time when many of the RAN’s 14,500
uniformed members and Defence civilians enter the Christmas and
New Year festive season.
The warning, released by LCDR Morag Ferguson, the national manager
of RAN ADP, declares, “indications from police in all states are
that drink spiking is on the increase.
“A person who has had their drink spiked is put in a position
where they may be sexually assaulted, robbed or harmed in some
way,” the warning states.
“There are an alarming number of drugs available and used for
drink spiking, some of which can be fatal.
Alcohol is the most common substance used to spike drinks and
there are also a number of other substances that could be added
to alcohol to spike a drink.
“Enjoy the festive season by all means but if driving remember
the rule of thumb, that is, for males drink no more that two standard
drinks in your first hour and then one standard drink each hour
thereafter.
“Females should not drink any more that a single standard drink
each hour. “Remember to have fun and enjoy yourself, but do so
safely.
The Navy wants you back fit and well in the New Year.”
Further information can be obtained through the resources of the
ADF Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs Service (ADFATODS) at www.defence.gov.au/dpe/dhs/mentalhealth
or through local medical and psychology services.
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Tips
for staying safe
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- Do not leave your drink unattended even for a few moments.
- Do not trust strangers to buy or care for your drink
and watch the bartender pour your drink.
- If you start to fell funny or unwell seek medical attention
and report the incident to police.
- Watch out for your friends also and if they act out
of character, help them.
- Never abandon them or leave them to their own device.
The team also has a plea for drivers who drink..
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