[thejournal.ie] , Luke, Chris The current approach to drink spiking is not working - here's how we can tackle it. (24 Nov 2025)
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Taking the issue more seriously, training staff at clubs and pubs to know the signs and a dedicated follow-up facility is needed, writes Dr Chris Luke.
Item Type
News
Publication Type
Irish-related
Drug Type
Alcohol
Intervention Type
Crime prevention
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Date
24 November 2025
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A Substance use and dependence > Prevalence > Substance use behaviour > Alcohol consumption
B Substances > Alcohol
B Substances > New (novel) psychoactive substances > Other novel substances > GHB / GBL (Gamma hydroxybutyric / Gamma butyrolactone)
J Health care, prevention, harm reduction and treatment > Treatment and maintenance > Provider / worker / staff attitude toward treatment
J Health care, prevention, harm reduction and treatment > Type of care > Emergency care
L Social psychology and related concepts > Physical context, location or place > Alcohol beverage sales outlet (shop / pub / bar / nightclub)
MM-MO Crime and law > Crime and violence > Crime against persons (assault / abuse)
MM-MO Crime and law > Crime and violence > Crime against persons (assault / abuse) > Spiking
MM-MO Crime and law > Justice and enforcement system
T Demographic characteristics > Doctor / physician
VA Geographic area > Europe > Ireland
B Substances > Alcohol
B Substances > New (novel) psychoactive substances > Other novel substances > GHB / GBL (Gamma hydroxybutyric / Gamma butyrolactone)
J Health care, prevention, harm reduction and treatment > Treatment and maintenance > Provider / worker / staff attitude toward treatment
J Health care, prevention, harm reduction and treatment > Type of care > Emergency care
L Social psychology and related concepts > Physical context, location or place > Alcohol beverage sales outlet (shop / pub / bar / nightclub)
MM-MO Crime and law > Crime and violence > Crime against persons (assault / abuse)
MM-MO Crime and law > Crime and violence > Crime against persons (assault / abuse) > Spiking
MM-MO Crime and law > Justice and enforcement system
T Demographic characteristics > Doctor / physician
VA Geographic area > Europe > Ireland
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