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Exploring experiences of drink and needle spiking incidents among Global Drug Survey respondents from 22 countries

Abstract

This study explored experiences of spiking following the re-opening of nightlife settings post COVID-19 lockdown. Global Drug Survey 2022, respondents were asked about experience, context, and consequences of drink/needle spiking. In a sample of 7697 respondents 2% reported experiencing spiking the last 12 months, and 20% over a year ago. Most occurred in clubs/bars (54.8%), but a quarter occurred in a private home. 84.9% of respondents suspected a drug was added to their drink; 4.2% thought they had been injected with a drug. Almost a fifth experienced sexual assault during the incident. Only 7.2% who experienced drink spiking reported it to police. Higher AUDIT scores, being a woman, recent illicit substance use and recent clubbing experience were also associated with recent spiking. Low rates of reporting means it is difficult to understand prevalence and causes. However, media reports of an epidemic of spiking appear to have been disproportionately emphasised.

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Authors

Davies, Emma L.
Piatkowski, Timothy
Frankovitch, Alex
Puljević, Cheneal
Barratt, Monica J.
Ferris, Jason A.
Winstock, Adam R.

Oxford Brookes departments

Department of Psychology, Health and Professional Development

Dates

Year of publication: 2024
Date of RADAR deposit: 2024-04-03


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