A nightclub in Toronto says it’s aware of a drugging that occurred over the weekend on its premises.
Coda is located on King street in the city’s entertainment district, and is a popular late night destination for partygoers.
Nightclub management confirmed to Now Toronto on Tuesday that they were informed of a drugging that took place on site over Easter weekend and that the club is cooperating with police following the incident.
“At Coda safety and security are top priority and our staff are trained to the highest standard to make this possible. We take these matters seriously and are currently reviewing the situation internally,” the nightclub’s management said in an email statement.
Police also confirmed they had received reports of the drugging.
“Officers are investigating one call at Bathurst St and Bloor St West area from March 31, where a woman is reporting that she was drugged at an establishment in the area,” police told Now Toronto in an email.
Last year, a pilot project aimed at reducing spiking incidents by handing out coverings to place over the top of drinks was launched in Montreal.
Approximately 10,000 protectors were distributed in the “Check ton verre” campaign, which launched at Le Rouge Bar in Montreal last April, according to CTV News.
But if you’re worried about your drink being spiked, Florida State University has compiled a list of key signs to look for:
- Salty or bitter taste: some spiking substances may taste salty or bitter.
- Foggy appearance: if your drink looks foggy or cloudy when it was clear before, it may have been tampered with.
- Excessive bubbles: some drugs fizz and bubble when they react to the contents of a beverage. If your non-carbonated drink is suddenly fizzy, don’t drink it.
- Sinking ice: if your ice has sunk when it was floating before, don’t drink it.
- Change in color: some drugs cause a drink’s color to become lighter, darker, or even change completely. If your drink has turned a different color, or even if you think it has but aren’t sure, don’t drink it.
- Drink spiking symptoms include feeling drunk, woozy or drowsy, mental confusion, nausea, speech difficulties and memory loss.
Anyone who believes they may have been drugged should seek medical attention, and contact police immediately.
