Preventing drink spiking in Boston bars

Boston police received 116 reports of drink spiking in Boston last year. The alarming uptick in reports has continued into 2023, with BPD publishing a community alert on the issue last week. Casey Corcoran, senior director of prevention outreach and education at the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC), joins The Common to share tips on how to prevent drink spiking in bars and other establishments.

Producer's note: Survivors of sexual assault can find resources with the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center at barcc.org or by calling their hotline, 800-841-8371.