Medic cautions public on spiked drink during Yuletide.

As the festive period approaches friends, families, foes and different acquaintances around the world will gather to celebrate in diverse forms.

Members of the Public have been called upon not to be carried away at this period as high incidents of spiked beverages have been reported during this period leading to urgent medical emergencies, coma and in some cases death.

According to search engine; Google, one can identify if their drinks have been drugged depending on the substance, amount, and type of exposure, while age, weight, and state of health are factors that affect the outcome.

Speaking with Invicta news correspondent, Evangeline Genesis, a Medical Consultant, Dr. Alex Njoku at the Sabon Tasha General Hospital Kaduna, gave a detailed narration on how to identify a spiked drink.

He also advised people on what and what not to do when they are in such a situation.

Report says that drink spiking is a deliberate act which can be dropped in any brand of drink and, therefore, one must be vigilant and careful.

Evangeline Genesis