Can a doctor tell if you've been spiked?

Blood tests might be taken, as well as urine samples. Testing for substances isn't always possible, as they can quickly leave your system before testing can take place. Because it is difficult to know what has been used to spike you, medical professionals may not know what to test for and results can be inaccurate.


How do you test if you have been spiked?

Blood or urine test

Following a drink spiking incident, blood or urine samples will need to be taken as soon as possible. Most drugs leave the body 12 to 72 hours after being taken. So it's important that a blood or urine sample is tested as soon as possible.

How long does it stay in your system if your spiked?

The police may ask for a sample of your blood or urine to test, to find out if drugs have been used. It is important you are tested as soon as possible if you think your drink was spiked as most drugs leave your body within 12 – 72 hours.


What are the after symptoms of being spiked?

The drugs used often make you feel sleepy, weak and reduce your ability to defend yourself. You may not be aware of what is going on around you or what is happening to you. recently. High doses of some drugs used to spike drinks can cause problems with your muscles, a coma (a very deep unnatural sleep) and death.

How do you recover from being spiked?

The following are steps that can be taken to prevent further harm:
  1. Recognize the symptoms of consuming a spiked drink.
  2. Get to a safe place.
  3. Get trusted help.
  4. Go to an emergency room or doctor.
  5. Have trusted company at all times.
  6. Get psychological help.


Drink Spiking Symptoms and Staying Safe



How does a spiked person act?

The syndrome is characterized by "excessive, self-centered, and immature behavior". It includes lack of consideration for other people, recurrent temper tantrums, an inability to handle the delay of gratification, demands for having one's own way, obstructiveness, and manipulation to get their way.

How common is it to be spiked?

Around 50 percent of women and men surveyed have had their drinks or food spiked at least once. This is not a minor issue facing Americans. It is also not an act that always involves street drugs being discreetly slipped into a victim's drink.

Is being spiked traumatic?

Seeking support after having your drink spiked can be a scary thing, especially if you can't remember what happened. But while it can be traumatic, it's important to alert someone to what happened to reduce the chance of serious medical complications and long-term psychological effects.


What does it look like when spiked?

It may seem obvious, but a change in the color of your drink is a strong indicator that it may be spiked. Some adulterants might turn your drink a darker or lighter color than it was before. Newer versions of some drink-spiking drugs (such as Rohypnol) are designed to turn drinks blue.

What drug is used to spike drinks?

Some examples of drugs that have reportedly been used for drink spiking include: gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) gamma-butyrolactone (GBL) tranquillisers, for example benzodiazepines, including Valium (diazepam), or Rohypnol.

Can you drive if you've been spiked?

If you have been caught drink driving but believe it is due to spiked drinks you may have special reasons to avoid a ban. You can avoid being disqualified for drink driving if you have been given an alcoholic drink instead of a non alcoholic drink;or your alcoholic drink has been 'spiked' with more alcohol.


Can being spiked make you emotional?

Some substances commonly used in spiking incidents can lead to feelings of low mood and/or an increase in anxiety for a few days after the incident. Be kind to yourself and do what you need to in order to get through. After the initial shock has passed, you might try and forget that the incident ever happened.

Do you lose your memory when spiked?

Memory loss can be a side effect of many of the drugs used to spike drinks. Many victims are unaware of what has happened to them, and have very little memory of the incident, if any at all.

Is spiking a form of assault?

It is also sometimes referred to as 'drug or alcohol-facilitated sexual assault'. The term 'date rape' refers to the fact that some perpetrators spike their victims while on dates with them or after meeting them on nights out.


Is spiking classed as assault?

Spiking and The Law

The Sexual Offences Act 2003 states it's an offence to administer a substance to a person with intent to overpower that person and to enable sexual activity with them. It's punishable by up to 10 years in prison. The same would be true of needle spiking which would also be a physical assault.