Date Rape Victims Find Forensic Testing Frustrating
Posted by DrinkSafe on 19th Feb 2019
Stay safe. Do what you can to protect yourself and your loved ones. You can mitigate the risks of date rape with a drug test like those from DrinkSafe. That doesn't mean you're impervious to harm. And as if going through such a horrible experience as a date rape isn't bad enough, it now looks like law enforcement is having difficulties in performing drug tests to detect the drugs in the victims' systems.
According to this article at BuzzFeed, hospitals can be limited and may offer tests for sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy, completely skipping over date rate drugs. Additionally, even when tests are administered, they don't always present accurate results and can be skewed by existing prescription drugs. According to BuzzFeed, "America’s system for date rape drug testing [after the fact] is riddled with flaws."
Have date rape test kits with you, including our coasters. Stay vigilant and use the buddy system. If the worst happens, it may be too late to get the forensics you need.