GHB abuse associated with sexual assaults are on the rise. Pranks and so called jokes using this drug as well as malicious attacks on males are on the rise also. Protect yourself against these crimes with education and prevention.

The following list has been put together to help you protect yourself and friends. Please go over and discuss these i deas with your family.

• First and foremost NEVER leave your drinks unattended.
   
  
• If you do sit your drink down, do not pick it up, consider it trash.
   
  
• If you do pick it up and it tastes funny (soapy or salty) throw it away.
   
  
• If you start to feel anything other than normal, get help immediately from someone you trust.
   
  
• Do not accept a drink from someone you do not know or trust.
   
  
• Drink from tamper proof bottles or cans and open them yourself.
   
  
• Listen for the "fizz" on twist off bottles, if it opens rather easy, get another, do not chance it.
   
  
• Do not drink from punch bowls or other community drinks at parties; beware of drinks being made for women from bottles that men are not drinking from.
   
  
• Have a plan between friends before going out. (stay in two's, how to protect yourself and each other, what to do if someone has been dosed, make sure everyone knows the signs and symptoms of GHB intoxication and what to do).
   
  
• Get a GHB drug detection card from www.beveragetest.com and carry it with you!

You can survive GHB intoxication, but you must act quickly. The respiratory system and heart rate are slowing to dangerous levels seek medical attention. Ask for a urine sample to be taken right away.