Over the weekend, 12 students from Central Washington University — 11 of them women — were hospitalized after attending a party where their drinks were spiked with an as-of-yet unknown substance.

Several people used the same bottle of vodka to make mixed drinks, and most ended up vomiting or losing consciousness.

It may sound like a cautionary tale ripped straight from “Saved by the Bell,” but it’s a sobering reminder of the dangers of partying, no pun intended.

We’re hardly party poopers. That being said, this is an issue that some of us have had to deal with on more than one occasion. There are countless stories of girls who, after a few drinks, wake up 18 hours later to find themselves sexually assaulted, and that’s absolutely disgusting.

We can’t fathom what would possess someone to drug and rape another. We have adjectives to describe the practice, none of which are suitable for print.

It’s a shame this kind of thing is commonplace, and how often these incidents go unreported.

College parties enjoy a mythos of sorts — feature films and sentimental anecdotes from our parents are plentiful. We can’t flat-out endorse binge drinking, or underage drinking, but we can most certainly advocate safe partying.

GHB and Flunitrazepam — an anaesthetic and a hypnotic — are the two drugs given the “roofies” moniker. Both have strong sedative effects, both significantly impair cognitive function, both cause temporary amnesia, and both are virtually undetectable in alcoholic beverages. Victims will seem extremely drunk, incoherent and lack motor control.

You should definitely pour your own drinks. If the party is BYOB, keep an eye on your booze at all times. A lukewarm drink is better than a stolen drink, and both are better than a spiked drink.

If you’re at a kegger, fill your own cup. Be careful about where you set your cup down, and don’t accept drinks from strangers.

We also advocate shooting at cups full of water during beer pong — it’s safer, easier to clean and a lot more sanitary

If you’re at a party and you think someone’s been roofied, let another person know. One of our board members shared a story where a girl had gotten sick after leaving one of their parties — that complied with local and federal laws. A few minutes after hearing this, another girl came up to them asking if there was supposed to be anything foamy or salty in her drink.

Realizing that someone at the party had been spiking drinks, they turned off the music, threw out the batches of jungle juice, sent guys to the doors, and told everyone they’d be leaving, single-file, and frisked on their way out.

They didn’t find any pills, but did earn the appreciation and respect of their guests.

If you suspect someone has been roofied, get them immediate medical attention. If you suspect someone is spiking drinks, don’t hesitate to alert the authorities.

There is no place for sexual assault or victimization, and it’s a shame that it’s something we have to concern ourselves with.

It’s ultimately to you to ensure your safety at parties, and if you’re the ones throwing the party, you have a responsibility to your guests.

Stay safe. Party responsibly. Enjoy your adventure.