Rape Drugs
What Can I Do?
If you suspect that you have been drugged, there are several things that you can do:
- Get to a safe place and get help immediately
- Contact a friend or family member to stay with you and assist you with getting help
- Call the police: The University Police or Chicago Police (123 or 702-8181 or 911)
- Go to a hospital emergency room for medical care and evidence collection. You may be unaware of injuries that occurred while you were drugged. Request that the hospital take blood or urine samples to screen for rape drugs.
- Try to preserve physical evidence of the assault. Don't shower, bathe, or douche. Try not to urinate if possible, and bring the clothing you were wearing with you to the hospital. Bring along any other materials that might contain evidence, such as the glass that held your drink.
- Contact a rape crisis center for information and support. You can contact Rape Victim Advocates (312) 663-6303.
- See The first things you should do
