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Go home safely: Lecture on knockout drops protects women!
On November 25, 2025, at 7 p.m., a lecture about safety on the way home and knockout drops will take place in the Bad Dürkheim council hall.
Go home safely: Lecture on knockout drops protects women!
In times when awareness of safety in everyday life is becoming increasingly important, the equal opportunities officer for the Bad Dürkheim district is organizing a lecture in cooperation with other partners that not only provides information, but also has a preventative effect. Under the title “The safe way home/protection from knockout drops”, this informative event will take place on Tuesday, November 25th, at 7 p.m. in the council chamber of the district administration in Bad Dürkheim.
The speakers, including Heinz Hussy from the White Ring, will focus on the safety of women on the way home and protection from knockout drops. Speyer Courier reports that knockout drops are used as secretly administered substances to impair consciousness and manipulate. These dangerous substances can cause nausea, dizziness, memory loss and, in worst cases, unconsciousness.
The dark side of knockout drops
These substances, especially GHB and GBL, are often used specifically in clubs, at private parties and in particularly risky situations such as “date rapes” to anesthetize women. Loud Women against violence Most perpetrators are often known to the victims, which further complicates the situation. The effects of the knockout drops usually take effect after 10 to 20 minutes, and those affected often initially appear to be sane, while in reality they are helpless and susceptible to manipulation.
A significant problem is that many victims have no discernible memory of what happened after the incident. The number of unreported cases of those affected is high because knockout drops are often not recognized because they cause symptoms that can be confused with alcohol consumption. It is important that doctors, police officers and lawyers are made aware of this issue in order to take faster and more effective measures.
Prevention and tips for action
However, there are encouraging approaches to the expected challenges. The upcoming seminar will provide valuable tips for reducing risk. For example, it is crucial to never leave drinks unattended and only accept them from trusted people. The Council: Look out for each other and seek support when you feel like something is wrong.
In addition, the lecture will provide information about the legal changes that will provide for a minimum sentence of five years for robbery or sexual offenses involving knockout drops from summer 2025. This initiative shows that the issue is taken seriously and contributes to raising awareness in society.
The lecture is open to everyone and invites you to actively talk about the dangers in your own environment. It is important to support and protect each other. No matter how undisturbed the celebration can be, safety should always come first. Further information is available on the homepage of Speyer Courier to find.