This is an important consideration, because combining alcohol with drugs can exacerbate its powerful hypnotic and memory-diminishing properties. The results suggested public fears about drink spiking were unjustified, with the authors stating that “detailed examination of the testing results does not support the contention that any single drug, apart from alcohol, can be particularly identified as a ‘date rape’ drug”. The problem with products for detecting “date rape drugs” is that they are unreliable and will not prevent rape. While fears over exotic rape drugs might be unfounded, rape is all too common and alcohol frequently plays a role. The mentality that an inebriated victim is somehow “asking for it” should never be accepted.The problem with products for detecting “date rape drugs” is that they are unreliable and will not prevent rape.

Source: The Guardian February 08, 2024 12:31 UTC