Join the Fight Against Drink Spiking
Unspiked a Non-profit organization dedicated to educating communities and supporting survivors. Together, we can create safer environments for everyone.
Focused on Prevention and Support
Unspiked works tirelessly to reduce drink spiking incidents by providing clear, practical education and resources. We advocate for survivors, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs met. Our outreach programs equip communities with the knowledge to identify risks and foster safer social spaces.
Support Unspiked’s Mission
Your involvement helps us expand education programs, strengthen survivor services, and raise awareness to prevent drink spiking. Whether you donate or volunteer, your contribution directly impacts lives and builds safer communities.
Urgent Data on Drink Spiking Incidents
Drink spiking is a growing issue that often goes unreported and misunderstood. These statistics highlight the real scope of the problem and why awareness, education, and prevention are so important to keeping our communities safe.
Approximately 7.8% of U.S. university students report having been drugged.
In a general U.S. sample, over half of women (56%) and 44% of men say they unknowingly consumed a spiked food or drink.
In a recent large international study of 7,697 respondents, 54.8% of reported drink/needle-spiking incidents occurred in clubs or bars.
A 2024 scoping review of alcohol- and other-drug-facilitated sexual violence found that ‘licensed entertainment settings & outdoor music festivals’ (i.e., bars/clubs) are key contexts of risk for drug-or-alcohol-facilitated harm.
Common Questions About Drink Spiking and Support
Unspiked addresses frequent concerns about drink spiking, prevention methods, and how we assist survivors. Understanding these topics helps build safer communities and empowers individuals to take action.
What is drink spiking and how does it happen?
Drink spiking involves adding drugs or alcohol to someone's beverage without their knowledge, often to impair or exploit them. It can occur in social settings like bars, clubs, or parties, making awareness crucial for prevention.Learn MoreHow can I protect myself and others from drink spiking?
Stay vigilant by never leaving drinks unattended, accepting beverages only from trusted sources, and watching out for friends. Using drink test kits and advocating for safe environments also reduce risks.Prevention TipsWhat support does Unspiked offer to survivors?
We provide educational resources, advocacy for policy changes, and direct support services including counseling referrals and community connections to help survivors recover and regain control.Support Services