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Drink Spiking

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Drink Spiking

Owned by MaryAnne Cristodero
Last updated: Mar 07, 2024
46 UMass Amherst students hospitalized due to BORG drinking trend:
https://www.today.com/health/news/umass-borg-drinking-trend-rcna75174

46 UMass Amherst students hospitalized due to BORG drinking trend:
https://www.today.com/health/news/umass-borg-drinking-trend-rcna75174

Drink Spiking Safety

What is Drink Spiking?

  • When drugs are added to a beverage to impair the person consuming the drink

Possible Symptoms:

  • Difficulty breathing

  • Notable increase or decrease in heart rate

  • Passing out

  • Visual impairment

  • Loss of memory

  • Loss of balance

  • Confusion

Safety Measures:

  • Do NOT leave your drink unattended

  • Do not drink from a common source (jungle juice, borg, etc.)

  • Go out/stay with a group!

 

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