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UK Report Calls Date-Rape Drug a Myth
Well this is depressing. A UK Daily Mail article titled Date-Rape Drug? No Dear, You Just Had Too Much to Drink claims that date-rape drugs are mostly an urban myth.
Coasters That Detect Date-Rape Drugs in Drinks
Getting reminders that there are predatory men out there willing to spike your drink with date-rape drugs kinda keeps me from ever wanting to leave my apartment again, but at least for the brave bar flies out there, there are now coasters that can be used to detect two "popular" date-rape drugs, GHB (aka "Roofies") and ketamine.
Some bars are willing to fork over the 40 cents-per-coaster to hand these out to women so that they feel safe enough to drink at their bars. It's pretty shocking that this is common enough that a whole industry has been built around it.
Shocking News: Juries Don't Believe Date Rape Exists
Date rape is more common than you might think, and statistics show that one in six women will be sexually assaulted in a lifetime. Of those assaults, only 19 percent are reported to the police, which is why recent news shows that it's tough to prosecute sexual predators.
Of all the stranger-rape cases that do make it to court, 68 percent end with a conviction.
What You Should Know About Date-Rape Drugs
Since sexual assault is so prevalent, it's important to talk about how date-rape drugs could play a part. Staying educated about these drugs is a great way to keep yourself safe so check out the chart below to learn about three very popular date-rape drugs.
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Effect on Person
GHB (gamma hydroxybutyric acid)
Liquid with no color or odor, white powder, or a pill.
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Sugar Bits — Helen Mirren "Loved Coke" And Was Date-Raped
- Helen Mirren has told GQ magazine she "loved coke" but gave up when she discovered a Nazi war criminal was making money from the drug. She also spoke of how she was date-raped "a couple of times" but does not believe that every such case should be taken to court. — BBC
- As Amy Winehouse faces legal action after pulling out of a French music festival just hours before she was due to perform, it's now reported that her collapses in August 2007 and July were due to a crystal meth overdose and a 36-hour cannabis session, which could have caused brain damage as Amy displayed symptoms associated with schizophrenia.
Three-Year-Old Overdoses on "Date Rape" Drug
A thirsty three-year-old girl overdosed on GHB, also known as the "Date Rape" drug after mistaking it for water. The preschooler and her older sister had accompanied their mother to a National City apartment to score drugs.
There, the tot drank what appeared to be bottled water.
90210 vs. Melrose Place: Which Was More Scandalous?
Both 90210 and Melrose Place felt like they were building up to something big this week. It didn't make for a particularly juicy two-hour block, but I cannot wait to see exactly what happens in the coming episodes as each carefully placed plot point starts to unravel. (You just know Jen's scheming is about to blow up in Naomi's face — and don't even get me started on nut-job Violet!
Yummy Links: From Fall Desserts to Taco Bell's Cupcakes
- 21 desserts that celebrate Fall. — Bon Appétit
- Why are doctors selling out to Coke?— The Atlantic
- Learn how to paint your kitchen. — The Amateur Gourmet
- Scenes from the 2009 Los Angeles Chocolate Salon.
Would You Use This Drug-Detecting Lip Gloss?
2 Love My Lips, a British beauty brand, has just come out with a line of lip glosses ($16 each) with an unusual twist: its packaging includes a card that detects GHB and ketamine, so women can test their drinks for date rape drugs. The idea is to help women feel safer in social situations where someone could spike the drink.
I'm all for anything that helps women feel safer and in control of a situation, but the juxtaposition of sexy lip gloss and rape feels a bit .
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