Beware of Drink Spiking!!!

Hello… Do you know what is drink spiking?

Drink spiking is a crime and there are so many people out there who don’t consider it as a crime because it usually happened without violent and force. However, it’s illegal because it is done without permission from the victims. BEWARE!! Drink spiking happens when alcohol or another substance is added to your drink without you knowing. Even though drink spiking is illegal, it has occurred everywhere in the world. Drink spiking is a dangerous practice that can expose you to unsafe situations including:

• Assault

• Robbery

• Rape and sexual assault

• Unsafe sex leading to unwanted pregnancy or sexually transmitted disease

• Health effects of unknown drugs

• Death.

Some facts about drink spiking:

·         The majority of victims are female

·         Some victims are raped or sexually assaulted

·         Some victims have died from the effects of a spiked drink

·         Many victims knew their attacker

·         Drink spiking does not just happen to young women in their twenties—many victims are aged over 30 years

·         Alcoholic drinks are those most commonly spiked, but incidents have also included having soft drinks, tea, coffee and hot chocolate being spiked

·         Drink spiking does not just happen when drugs are added—many times it is when extra alcohol is added to your drink.

How will I know if my drink has been spiked?

Chances are you will not smell, see or taste any difference to your drink, particularly if it is spiked with alcohol and the most dangerous part is the effect occurs almost immediately. The warning signs include:

·         Feeling dizzy or faint

·         Feeling sick or sleepy

·         Feeling drunk, even if you have only had a little alcohol to drink

·         Passing out

·         Waking up feeling disoriented and sick, with memory blanks about the night before.

How can I prevent my drink being spiked?

Drink spiking happens more than you may realize. It is a growing problem around the world. Research has shown the majority of drink spiking incidents occurs in late night venues such as nightclubs. However, it can happen anywhere even at a private party. By taking some simple precautions you can protect yourself and your friends from drink spiking:

·         Be aware that drink spiking happens—in quiet premises and private parties as well as in noisy, crowded nightclubs.

·         Do not leave your drink unattended—for example when dancing, going to the toilet or becoming involved in a conversation. It only takes a second to add more alcohol or to drop in a pill or some powder.

·         Avoid sharing drinks and be wary of accepting drinks from people you do not know very well.

·         Buy your own drinks and know what you are drinking. Do not drink something you did not see poured or opened.

·         Throw away drinks that taste funny or salty.

·         Try to stick with your group. Potential offenders may try to separate you from your friends.

·         If you feel sick or dizzy ask someone you trust to take you to a safe place.

·         Look out for your friends—many people become more trusting as the night goes on

·          If you notice any change in a friend’s demeanor or behavior, report the incident immediately. Quick action may prevent a sexual assault.

·         If someone collapses and is unconscious, call an ambulance immediately—but do not leave them alone.

Teenage Pregnancies

CAUSES OF TEENAGE PREGNANCY

Teenage pregnancy is one of the most common problems that are growing worldwide. The term teenage pregnancy is being used because it refers to those who get pregnant before reaching legal adulthood. It is a condition in which the teenagers become unintentionally pregnant. There are a number of factors responsible for teenage pregnancy. This condition is most prevalent in developed countries like US, UK and others. However, the developing and under-developed countries are not left behind.

Numbers of causes are still debatable. In the developed countries, the main causes of teenage pregnancy is the result of inadequate sex education among the teenagers, alcohol abuse, sexual abuse, higher rates of poverty, lower education levels and many more. While the causes for teenage pregnancy in developing and under developed countries always resulting from financial constraints, domestic or sexual violence and child marriage are some of the factors that cause unwanted pregnancy among teenagers.

Other than those stated above, following are some of the contributing causes of teenage pregnancy:

1. Lack of Parental Guidance: Most parents evade their children from talking about sex. In some cases, they provide false information regarding sex and discourage their children to participate in any informative discussion about sex. In some cases, teenage mothers are not well educated about sex before getting pregnant and thus this leads to lack of communication between the parents and the children.

2. Adolescent Sexual Behavior: Among the adolescents, peer pressure is a major factor that encourages the teenage boys and girls to indulge in sexual activities. Early dating, as early as 12 years of age, is another factor that contributes to teen pregnancy.

3. Inadequate Knowledge about Safe Sex: Most adolescents are unaware of safe sex. They probably have no access to the traditional methods of preventing pregnancy. And the main reason behind is that they are either too embarrassed or fear to seek information about it. It was found that more than 80% of teenage pregnancies are unintended.



4. Exploitation by Older Men: This is another major factor that contributes to pregnancy among the teenagers. Those girls who date older men are more likely to become pregnant before they attain womanhood. Rape, sexual exploitations etc. also takes place that leads to unwanted pregnancy among teenage girls.

5. Socio Economic Factors: Teenage girls who belong to the poor families are more likely to become pregnant. Researchers have found that even in the developed countries teenage pregnancy occurs most commonly among the deprived sections.

These were some of the factors which are responsible for teenage pregnancy. Today the primary concern is more about the teenage mothers who becomes pregnant outside marriage. If you take a look at the teenage pregnancy statistics then you will realize the growing numbers of teenage mother all over the world. These teenage mothers are mostly school drop outs. In many cases, the teenage girls are either too shy to ask their partners to use condoms or are not willing to say no to their partners despite not willing to involve in such activities in fear of being dump by boyfriends.

Let us together stand against teenage pregnancies. Imagine a girl who have not fully develop and start having a baby. There will always be complication along the pregnancy. Let's fight "children having children" Check this link for more reading http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-11339676