It leaves the victim vulnerable and less in control of their own actions and behaviour. People who binge drink are most at risk from drink spiking. Perpetrators often spike women's drinks to carry out a sexual assault or rape
10 Years in prison for anyone found guilty of drink spiking
627 Number of reported drink spiking-related rape cases during 2007
16-24 Age of women most vulnerable to sexual assault
Source: NHS Choices, Home Office and The Roofie Foundation
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