The UPTAK Foundation drives research, education and prevention against drink spiking and other forms of drug-facilitated assault. This study is part of that commitment: generating knowledge to better understand the problem and contribute to a safer way of experiencing the night.
Nightlife safety and drink spiking
A study on how the perception of risk and drink spiking are shaping the way we go out and experience the night.
A study by the UPTAK Foundation carried out by 40dB.
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The study in figures
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57.4%
believe going out at night is now somewhat or much less safe than five years ago.
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TOP 2
Drink spiking is the second biggest fear when going out at night.
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69.8%
have had contact with the phenomenon, directly or indirectly.
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46.1%
suspect or confirm that their drink has been spiked at some point.
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79.6%
consider that the risk and the need to protect themselves make their nights out worse.
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14.7%
reported it, among those who suspected or confirmed an incident.
The way we go out at night has changed. We have normalised self-protection: Never losing sight of our drink. Not accepting one from strangers. Covering it with our hand.
75.6%*
of women say they are quite or very concerned about someone adding a drug to their drink.
* Source: Nightlife safety and drink spiking, UPTAK Foundation × 40dB, 2026. 1,500 interviews in Spain; measures perceptions and statements.
Nightlife safety and drink spiking
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