It's an idea that's sweeping the internet: the angel shot.
The angel shot originated in St. Petersburg, Florida. It's actually a pretty simple idea, and though it comes out of a movement seeking to make the world (especially of dating) a safer place for women, men could easily take advantage of it too. According to Redbook Magazine,
"Order an angel shot neat and a bartender will escort you to your car. Ask for it with ice and the bartender will call a taxi or Uber for you. Order it with lime and the restaurant staff will call the police."
The ability to order an angel shot multiple ways is actually incredibly intelligent; its discreetness gives the person ordering exactly what they need without alerting others. Including whoever is causing the orderer potential danger. On the flipside, if the abuser or otherwise threatening person knows about the angel shot, it could possibly make the situation worse.
Why does it matter?
Though the practice isn't yet widespread and depends on the staff knowing about it, as well as how to respond properly, it's important that it even exists. Because even though there's virtually no research on how often date-rape drugs are used, we do know that they are prolific. We do know that a date can go from awkward to uncomfortable to straight-up unsafe very quickly, especially in the age of Tinder and online dating. Which means that safety mechanisms are quickly becoming ever-important. Having the angel shot as another weapon in the arsenal of getting home safe could save lives.
Maybe even yours one day.
