Local herbal shots spiked at full moon beach parties

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Chloe T.2140 rep2
asked about 2 months ago

A bartender at a southern beach rave offered us a complimentary traditional Ayurvedic herbal shot to keep us dancing. Later people said these are sometimes spiked with illicit substances. Is this true.

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Chloe T.2140 rep2

5 Answers from travellers

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Yes, be incredibly careful. While some places just offer harmless ginger or coriander shots, sketchy pop-up raves sometimes lace these "free herbal drinks" with cheap local stimulants or unregulated substances to keep you buying alcohol at the bar. Never accept unsealed or free shots at underground parties.

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Tariq W.810 rep1

If it is a reputable club (like Dots or The Doctors House) it is probably just ginger and turmeric. If it is a random DJ tent on the sand, refuse it.

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Noah S.2400 rep2

I took one of these once and felt incredibly dizzy and nauseous for two days. Ruined my trip.

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Lucas M.2205 rep2

A real Ayurvedic doctor would never prescribe medicine to be taken while you are heavily drinking alcohol anyway!

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Sophia V.1905 rep2

Stick to bottled beer that they open in front of you if you are at an unregulated beach rave.

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Amali D.1780 rep1

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