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Spiking Versus Speculation? Perceived Prevalence, Probability, and Fear of Drink and Needle Spiking

  • Contrasting widespread speculation in the media and public debate about spiking (administration of a substance to a person without their knowledge/consent), empirical evidence on the subject is lacking. This study aimed to investigate the assumed prevalence, perceived likelihood, and fear of drink-versus needle-spiking, and associated mental strain. Data from a cross-sectional online-survey (November 2022 – January 2023) of 1916 adults connected to Berlin’s nightlife-scene were analyzed. Almost a quarter reported having experienced drink-spiking, but only a small fraction sought medical or police attention; about 1% suspected needle-spiking. Presumptive victims of drink-spiking rated the likelihood and fear of spiking significantly higher and exhibited more symptoms of depression and anxiety. Considering toxicological and police findings, the reported prevalence and perceived likelihood of spiking seem to be highly overestimated. This, in conjunction with associated mental strain, highlights the importance of adequately addressing theContrasting widespread speculation in the media and public debate about spiking (administration of a substance to a person without their knowledge/consent), empirical evidence on the subject is lacking. This study aimed to investigate the assumed prevalence, perceived likelihood, and fear of drink-versus needle-spiking, and associated mental strain. Data from a cross-sectional online-survey (November 2022 – January 2023) of 1916 adults connected to Berlin’s nightlife-scene were analyzed. Almost a quarter reported having experienced drink-spiking, but only a small fraction sought medical or police attention; about 1% suspected needle-spiking. Presumptive victims of drink-spiking rated the likelihood and fear of spiking significantly higher and exhibited more symptoms of depression and anxiety. Considering toxicological and police findings, the reported prevalence and perceived likelihood of spiking seem to be highly overestimated. This, in conjunction with associated mental strain, highlights the importance of adequately addressing the issue of spiking through psychoeducation, prevention, and interprofessional investigation.zeige mehrzeige weniger

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Verfasserangaben:Antonia Bendau, Twyla Michnevich, Moritz B. Petzold, Andrea Piest, Rüdiger Schmolke, Daniel Jakobson, Katharin Ahrend, Thale Reitz, Lukas Roediger, Felix Betzler
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1177/00220426231197826
ISSN:0022-0426
ISSN:1945-1369
Titel des übergeordneten Werkes (Englisch):Journal of Drug Issues
Verlag:Sage Publications
Verlagsort:London
Dokumentart:Wissenschaftlicher Artikel
Sprache:Englisch
Jahr der Erstveröffentlichung:2023
Veröffentlichende Institution:Fachhochschule Potsdam
Datum der Freischaltung:30.08.2023
Freies Schlagwort / Tag:K.O.-Tropfen; Nadelstechen
GND-Schlagwort:Tropfen; Nadel; Injektionsspritze; Rauschgift; Panik
Erste Seite:1
Letzte Seite:15
Fachbereiche und Zentrale Einrichtungen:FB1 Sozial- und Bildungswissenschaften
DDC-Klassifikation:300 Sozialwissenschaften / 360 Soziale Probleme, Sozialdienste
Lizenz (Deutsch):License LogoCreative Commons - CC BY - Namensnennung 4.0 International
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