- Avoid going to a pub, club or party alone.
- Don't leave bags, coats or mobile phones unattended.
- If you begin to feel drunk, dizzy or disorientated, seek help from a trusted friend or a member of the pub / club staff.
- Do not drink and drive, and do not accept a lift from anyone who has been drinking.
- Carry enough money for a taxi.
- Don't go out alone late at night, try and meet people as close to where you live as you can. If not, then call a good cab company and get a taxi.
- Don't flag mini-cabs down. Either call a cab company and ask for the driver's name so that you can check it before you get in or hail a black cab
More information on travelling home safely can be found here.
Drink spiking
- Watch your drinks being poured, never accept a drink from anyone you don’t trust and never leave your drink unattended.
- Don’t take drinks from large open containers such as punch bowls.
- Don’t share or exchange drinks.
- If your drink looks or tastes odd get rid of it, but also remember that a spiked drink can appear quite normal.
- If you begin to feel drunk after only a few drinks, seek help from a trusted friend or the management at the premises.
- Never leave drinks unattended in pubs or clubs. When you go to the toilet, ask your friends to keep an eye on your drink.
- Try to have your drinks in bottles & cover the top with your thumb when walking around.
- Don't forget that men's drinks can get spiked too.
A pubbing, clubbing and party guide can be found here.
More information on drugs and alcohol can be found here.
Mobile Phones
- Only make essential calls in the street, and try to be aware of people around you.
- Don’t leave your mobile phone on the table or seat when in a pub or nightclub - thieves will grab any opportunity.
- Don’t leave your bag or coat unattended with your mobile in it - even in your vehicle.
- Security mark your phone (including the battery) with a postcode and house number using an Ultra Violet (UV) pen (the cost of a UV pen is nothing compared to buying a new phone or paying for a thief's calls).
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