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<p>The emergence of a market in glass covers to stop someone popping a date-rape drug into your drink is a stark indicator as to how weary women feel at night. <span class="contextmenu emphasis CaptionCredit">Picture: iStock</span>
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Clodagh Finn: Don’t just ask for Angela, demand action on abuse

Why put the onus on the person being wronged to take action, rather than call out the wrong-doer? If threatening behaviour is not tolerated in social situations, it won’t be long before it changes — for the better

<p>Spiking is when someone puts mind-altering substances such as valium or Rohypnol into a drink without the person's knowledge. Stock picture</p>

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Spiking fears linked to surge in numbers seeking sexual assault treatment in Cork City

<p>“Spiking is a form of violence in its own right. The more examples we can gather, the more armed we are to go to gardaí and venues about this.” </p>

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Gardaí reveal 41 incidents of drug spiking but fear many go unreported

More than half of spiking incidents this year involved injections, says Helen McEntee

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More than half of spiking incidents this year involved injections, says Helen McEntee

A row of colourful cocktails on a bar, with other drinks behind.

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Thirteen reports of suspected spiking incidents in Cork city in six weeks

Gardaí receive 25 reports of needle 'spiking' this year

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Gardaí receive 25 reports of needle 'spiking' this year

'Relatively few' incidents of injection spiking in emergency departments in Ireland

'Relatively few' incidents of injection spiking in emergency departments in Ireland

The IAEM said there has been extensive coverage of incidents of members of the public feeling they have been injured with a sharp implement, such as a needle.

Sat, 13 Nov, 2021

Thalia Heffernan 'felt more shame than fear' after having drink spiked at 17

Thalia Heffernan 'felt more shame than fear' after having drink spiked at 17

The model has spoken out about her experience of being spiked as a teenager

Tue, 09 Nov, 2021

Spiking of young women a 'heinous and awful crime', says Paschal Donohoe

Spiking of young women a 'heinous and awful crime', says Paschal Donohoe

The issue was highlighted ahead of a protest due to be held in UCC tonight

Thu, 04 Nov, 2021