Recovery Rocks

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  • Episode 234: Episode 233: Drink Spiking Prevention with Shirah Benarde

Episode 234: Episode 233: Drink Spiking Prevention with Shirah Benarde

Friday 19th July 2024

Shirah Benarde shares her journey from a teenage dream to creating NightCap, a drink spiking prevention product, on Recovery Rocks.
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Preventing Drink Spiking: A Chat with Shirah Benarde

Episode Overview

  • Shirah Benarde created NightCap at age 16 to prevent drink spiking.
  • NightCap was featured on Shark Tank, securing a rapid deal.
  • Most drink spiking incidents involve someone the victim knows.
  • NightCap products are widely used on college campuses.
  • Shirah uses TikTok to educate about drink spiking prevention.
People will show you who they are by their reaction to NightCap.
In this episode of Recovery Rocks, hosts Lisa Smith and Tawny Lara chat with Shirah Benarde, the innovative mind behind NightCap. At just 16, Shirah dreamt up the idea for a drink spiking prevention product after hearing harrowing stories from friends. Fast forward to 2021, and NightCap secured one of the fastest deals in Shark Tank history.
Shirah shares her journey from a teenage dream to Forbes' 30 under 30 list, highlighting the significance of her products in preventing drink spiking. She explains how NightCap's versatile designs, from scrunchies to straw covers, are making a difference on college campuses across the nation. The conversation takes a deeper dive into the alarming statistics of drink spiking, revealing that most incidents involve someone the victim knows.
Shirah's advocacy extends beyond her products as she uses TikTok to educate and raise awareness about the ease of drink spiking. The episode wraps up with a 'Music Minute', featuring jazz and The Police, reflecting the hosts' love for rock and roll. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in safety, innovation, and advocacy in the recovery community.