Spiking

This week is National Spiking Awareness Week – a UK-wide initiative which spotlights the dangers of spiking and raises awareness of how it can happen and the impact.

Derby and Derbyshire remain safe places to enjoy your nights out, but we will work to tackle and educate on spiking all year round. The week of intensification is a chance to put a spotlight on the issue, raise awareness and improve investigations into these often complex cases and work with partners to prevent spiking incidents happening. We urge anyone to report any suspected incidents of spiking - and acting quickly is key.

➡️ Signs of spiking in drinks: 
Not all drinks change when spiked, but there are some signs that your drink may have been spiked and they might be: Excessive bubbles Foggy appearance Sinking ice Change in colour

➡️ Signs of spiking in vapes
Unusual marks or scratches Mismatched parts Removed pod Discoloured liquid Off flavours

Symptoms of spiking can include dizziness, confusion, vomiting, fatigue, memory loss and, for spiked vapes, shortness of breath and coughing.

To report incidents of spiking you can use the live chat function on our website. In an emergency, call 999.