Leeds City Council urged people enjoying a night out over the festive period to take care and be mindful of risks while celebrating.
Councillor Asghar Khan, from the council, said: “Sadly, spiking is a national problem and we want to make sure that everyone who goes out in Leeds is aware of what signs to look out for and that there is support around.”
Increased footfall in December increases vulnerability for women and girls, according to Shreena Gobey, night safe space coordinator for Women Friendly Leeds.
In the first weekend of the month, their night safe, external bus supported 36 women and girls needing help for a range of issues.
Ms Gobey hoped the campaign will lead to an increase in awareness and will be a catalyst for conversations reducing shame surrounding spiking.
“Sometimes people can be worried to come forward, they think they had a lot to drink – that can reduce the likelihood of reporting formally to police or getting help,” she said.
“Hopefully it’ll makes everybody think – even if they have had a fair old bit to drink – they should still say they have every right to not be spiked.”