“Buy yourselves charcoal activated tablets […] it will counteract most date rape drugs”
A Facebook post implores social media users to buy activated charcoal tablets and bring them to gatherings or night clubs. "Should you feel like you aren't yourself or out of place, drink one tablet & it will counteract most date rape drugs," said the post, which dates back to 2019 and continues to be shared. [...] A Facebook post claimed that charcoal activated tablets "will counteract most date rape drugs." [...] Health Feedback, Activated charcoal tablets are unlikely to be effective in counteracting date rape drugs; individuals who have been given date rape drugs should seek medical attention, June 29, 2021