The woman wanted to prove how easy it was to spike someone in the eye-opening video

One woman took drastic measures to prove just how easy it is to spike someone.

In an eye-opening video, a woman 'spikes' her own friend's drink just to prove how easy it is for people to do it.

Shirah Bernarde is the founder of the spiking prevention product Nightcap and wants people to realise that being spiked is so common, but preventable.

She said many people won't even notice that they're being spiked and her videos prove that.

In the video, she is at a party with her friends and puts a sweet into their drink.

She also does this at bars and clubs to show that it only takes mere seconds for your drink to be tampered with.

Alongside the video, she wrote, "Spiking the bar regulars with candy to show them how easy it is."

She urged people to never leave their drinks unattended because you never know who could spike it.

She also advised people to beware of letting their guard down when they're with people they know.

"The most common person to spike your drink is someone you know…Don't let your guard down!"

What to do if you think you've been spiked

Being spiked is an incredibly frightening experience that can leave you feeling vulnerable and in danger.

If you think you or someone you’re with has been spiked, get help from someone you trust straight away, call 112 or 999, and go to a safe place.

If you're at a venue, let a member of staff or security know, the HSE also shared.

The signs of spiking

It is essential to beware of the signs of spiking because you never know when it could happen to you or someone you're with.

The main signs of spiking include:

• nausea (feeling sick) or vomiting
• dizziness
• feeling faint or sleepy
• being confused or disorientated
• feeling more drunk than how you would normally feel
• unconsciousness (passing out)
• difficulty walking, talking, concentrating, or controlling your body
• memory loss or 'blackouts' - when you forget periods of time
• visual problems, particularly blurred vision
• paranoia - a feeling of fear or distrust of others
• hallucinations - seeing, hearing, or touching things that are not there
• temporary loss of body sensation - having an 'out of body' experience

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