The other night I went out drinking with some of my friends. I got a little drunk, but I know my limit of alcohol and I knew that I couldn't drink anymore. A little later in the evening I let a random guy buy a drink for me, and after taking a sip I realized how dumb it was, and I walked away. I really don't remember much else. I know that I kissed a random guy at the bar, and I also don't remember getting home that night. When I woke up the next morning my friends told me that I passed out when I got home, but that I was breathing so they knew I was okay. Is it possible that that person slipped a roofie in the drink? Would I have gotten that reaction from just one sip? I am kind of worried, I know that nothing happened, I didn't have sex with anyone, but are there any other side effects?

I am really sorry that you had such a bad experience. It's really scary, I know. Yes, someone could have put something like a "roofie" in your drink and depending on what it was, how much you weigh, how much alcohol you already had in you, it could have had the effects you describe. You may also have suffered a "blackout" which some people who drink heavily and regularly do experience. As to long range effects, it's obviously hard to say with any certainty because we don't know what the substance was if anything. However, a one time exposure probably will not have long term effects. Did you have any symptoms the next day or following days? If you did I would suggest talking with your physician or Sandy Bernabei of the ASAP office. If you want more information about "roofies" stop in the Well-Woman Office. We have information to share. It really is nasty to think that you can't leave you drink unattended for one second, but unfortunately we live in a world where that is true. Luckily, you had friends who could look out for you afterward. Maybe you all could make a deal that you would watch each others drinks if you HAD to leave them unattended.