College Spring Break Dangers

Spring break beach trips to Florida, Texas, and Mexico are coming up. Young people, especially women, should take measures to avoid "drug-facilitated sexual assault" while on these jaunts. Notorious drugs used for such crimes include Ketamine, Rohypnol, and GHB. Victim prevention information can be found at www.JustThinkTwice.com, a site recommended by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration for increasing education and awareness about drugs. Important rules of prevention: (1) Don't drink alcoholic beverages if you are underage. (2) If you do drink, don't drink beverages that you did not open, don't take a drink from a punch bowl, and don't drink from a container that is being passed around. (3) If someone offers you a drink from the bar, decline, and order your own drink. (4) Carry your own drink at all times. (5) Don't leave your drink unattended. (6) If you accidentally leave your drink unattended, discard it.