Is alcohol a date rape drug?
While GHB, rohypnol, and ketamine are considered “date rape drugs,” there are other drugs that affect judgment and behavior, and can put a person at risk for unwanted or risky sexual activity. Alcohol is one of those drugs. When a person is drinking alcohol: It’s harder to think clearly and evaluate a potentially dangerous situation. It’s harder to resist sexual or physical assault. Drinking too much alcohol can also cause black-outs and memory loss. But remember: even if a victim of sexual assault drank alcohol, she is NOT at fault for being assaulted. How can I protect myself from being a victim? Don’t accept drinks from other people. Open containers yourself. Keep your drink with you at all times, even when you go to the bathroom. Don’t share drinks. Don’t drink from punch bowls or other large, common, open containers. They may already have drugs in them. Don’t drink anything that tastes or smells strange. Sometimes, GHB tastes salty. Have a non-drinking friend with you to make sure
