The Forensic Nurse

Drug Faciliated sexual assaults are unfortunately a common happening in america and around the world. This video tells the story of a young woman’s experierence on a date with a friend which she had known for a while.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqF9ciGaEpI

Ways you can try to protect yourself from being slipped a drug:

• Never Accept Drinks from a stranger
• Never accept an open drink
• Never lose sight of your drink
• If you leave the table or area where your drink is, take it with you.
• if you forget to take your drink with you, get a new one
• Have trusted friends with you to help keep an eye out
• If your drink has a strange odor or color, throw it away.
• Know your limits.

4women.gov is a goverment website from the US Department of health and human services. they offer some information about date rape drugs that may be of interest if you want to learn more about what types of drugs are currently being used, or if you suspect that you may be the victim of such a drug.

http://www.4women.gov/FAQ/rohypnol.htm