{"id":312254,"date":"2026-03-13T12:04:17","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T10:04:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/?p=312254"},"modified":"2026-03-13T12:14:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T10:14:39","slug":"drink-spiking-how-to-recognise-the-signs-and-get-help","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/drink-spiking-how-to-recognise-the-signs-and-get-help\/","title":{"rendered":"Drink spiking: how to recognise the signs and get help"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Drink spiking has become a reality in some social environments across South Africa, and it can happen to anyone, regardless of their gender, age, or drinking experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having your drink spiked or &#8220;roofied&#8221; \u2014 slang for Rohypnol, a powerful sedative \u2014 can be a frightening and isolating experience. Victims may suddenly feel unwell, confused, or not like themselves, and it isn&#8217;t always easy to tell whether this is due to drinking too much or something more serious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;In most cases, the person affected may not realise what&#8217;s happening, meaning friends, classmates, or bystanders are often the ones who need to recognise the signs and call for help,&#8221; said Stephanie Beukes, an ILS medic at the ER24 South Metro branch. &#8220;This is why knowing what to do in this scenario makes a huge difference.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many substances used in drink spiking are colourless, odourless and tasteless, meaning there may be no visible change to your drink at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-drink-spiking\">What is drink spiking?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Beukes, drink spiking occurs when alcohol or drugs are added to someone&#8217;s drink without their knowledge or consent. 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