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Drink Protectors and Personal Alarms - The Facts

Drink Protectors

Drink protectors, often made of plastic, silicone, or stretchy fabric, are placed over a glass without a lid with the intention to deter or encumber drink-spikers. All you need to do is place it over your drink and put the straw through it. The cover makes it difficult for someone to slip substances into your drink, and in some cases deters them from even trying. They are easy to keep on your person for any time you may be drinking socially in mixed company and would have any reason to doubt your safety to drink what you are drinking.

Pros

  • Keeps your drink covered to prevent others from spiking it

  • Easy to keep on your person


Cons

  • Drink protectors are not a guarantee. You still need to be vigilant for your drink


Drink protectors can deter drink spiking in many instances, but cannot guarantee your safety. Always buy your own drink and never leave it unattended.


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Personal Alarms

Personal alarms, usually worn on a keychain, are small devices with one simple function: alert the public and/or law enforcement that you are in danger. Some personal alarms will automatically make a call to a representative who will assess your situation and send first responders if necessary. Others will emit a very loud alarm sound, alerting people within the radius (sometimes as far as 1,000ft.) to your situation. They are easily kept on your person and triggered with the press of a button.


Pros

  • Draws attention to you when in danger

  • Can sometimes scare away an attacker

  • Easy to keep on your person


Cons

  • Only works if someone hears it and chooses to do something about it

  • Personal alarms are not a guarantee. Do not rely solely on alerting others to your safety


Personal alarms alert others to your situation and can scare off attackers, but do not guarantee your safety. Always be aware of your surroundings and plan exit strategies.


Here are some high-rated personal alarms available on Amazon:


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