New York — Human rights advocates are sounding the alarm over the hidden dangers of cocktails in overseas travel destinations. While often seen as a harmless indulgence, cocktails can conceal serious risks: travelers cannot know what substances are mixed inside.

Reports highlight a disturbing trend where drugs or sedatives are secretly added to cocktails, leaving unsuspecting women vulnerable to assault or abduction. Solo female travelers are particularly at risk, with incidents of drink-spiking rising across popular tourist hubs.

Safety Advisory

• Avoid cocktails in unfamiliar bars or clubs.

• Order sealed beverages (bottled water, soda, beer) instead.

• Stay vigilant when traveling alone, especially at night.

Human rights organizations urge women travelers to exercise caution and refuse cocktails abroad. Protecting personal safety must take priority over social custom — because one drink could mean danger.