Spiking Versus Speculation? Perceived Prevalence, Probability, and Fear of Drink and Needle Spiking

Contrasting widespread speculation in the media and public debate about spiking (administration of a substance to a person without their knowledge/consent), empirical evidence on the subject is lacking. This study aimed to investigate the assumed prevalence, perceived likelihood, and fear of drink-v...

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Authors: Bendau, Antonia (Author) ; Michnevich, Twyla 1992- (Author) ; Petzold, Moritz B. (Author) ; Piest, Andrea (Author) ; Schmolke, Rüdiger (Author) ; Jakobson, Daniel (Author) ; Ahrend, Katharin (Author) ; Reitz, Thale (Author) ; Roediger, Lukas (Author) ; Betzler, Felix (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2025
In: Journal of drug issues
Year: 2025, Volume: 55, Issue: 1, Pages: 89-103
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