Posts Tagged ‘intoxication’

January 20. 2012 | Rob Doyle

Alcohol and Sexual Assault

Mention date rape drugs and most people imagine a sleazy guy slipping an exotic chemical into woman’s drink so that he can take advantage of her sexually.  In reality, the alcohol is the most common date rape drug, and has been for centuries.  Research tells us that alcohol is involved in most cases of sexual assault.  The victim, the perpetrator, or both individuals will likely be under the influence of alcohol around the time of a sexual assault.  Several factors enter into this…