The University of Alcalá’s observatory proposes explaining these offences through the perpetrator’s behaviour.
Its article distinguishes opportunistic assaults, which exploit existing intoxication, from proactive assaults, in which an offender causes involuntary substance consumption. Mixed situations can also occur.
Observatorio Universitario de Violencia Sexual Facilitada por Drogas·Original date: 2 Feb 2026
Complutense presents a cross-sectional study of Spanish residents aged 18–35. The research examines content depicting sexual acts with people who are asleep, unconscious or affected by substances. Among those answering the relevant question, 22.2% of men and 11.3% of women reported viewing such material.
Universidad Complutense de Madrid·Original date: 29 Jan 2026
The study compares a small clinical sample with control participants. It included 39 survivors: 19 reporting drug-facilitated assault and 20 other assaults, alongside 35 controls.
Journal of Interpersonal Violence·Original date: 1 Jan 2026
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