Protect Yourself

Rapists take easy opportunities. They look for victims who appear accessible and unprotected. Take steps to keep yourself from being -- or appearing to be -- vulnerable.

The following are some precautions to take in order to avoid being a victim of date rape drugs:

• Don't drink anything:

• From a punch bowl.
• With an unexpected color, appearance, or smell.
• From an open container.
• That tastes salty when it shouldn’t.

• Don't leave your drink unattended.
• Don't share or exchange drinks.
• Don't take beverages from someone you do not know well and trust.
• At a bar or club, watch your drink being prepared if possible.
• At a bar or club, accept drinks only from the bartender, waiter, or waitress.
• If you hear someone "kidding" about date rape drugs, pay attention. That should be a warning to leave that party or individual.