A report by the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner found that spiking cases have surged in recent months due to heightened awareness of the issue.
Rhiannon Smith, 19, says she drank three single vodka Red Bulls at Alpine Club Lodge in Ormskirk, Lancashire, on October 22 when her hearing suddenly became muffled and the room began spinning.
Amy-Jayne Cramb, 23, from Newcastle, had dressed up as Buzz Lightyear to celebrate Halloween with her friends in the city centre, when the evening took a frightening turn.
Boycotts took place across the UK last night including in Manchester, Nottingham and Leeds as protestors avoided clubs and bars in a bid to urge venues to do more to protect their customers from spiking.