What is Drink Spiking? A Silent Epidemic

DRINK SPIKING:

A SILENT EPIDEMIC.

Drink spiking is a silent epidemic. It happens in clubs, festivals and house parties, and usually leaves no trace. We’ve been told to ‘watch our drinks’ or ‘stay alert’. But this isn’t a personal failure. It’s a structural one. And that’s exactly why UPTAK exists.

Understanding the Reality of Drink Spiking

people aged 18–24 have experienced or witnessed drink spiking.

Over

of cases go unreported.

Victims are often DISBELIEVED, denied testing — OR DON’T REMEMBER what happened.

Why Prevention in Nightlife Spaces Matters

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UPTAK IS A TOOL — AND A MOVEMENT — THAT TURNS INVISIBLE DANGER INTO VISIBLE PROTECTION

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