Being the victim of an assault changes your life. It changes your perception of your personal security, making you uneasy and anxious.  It can change your enjoyment of activities previously enjoyed before. It is best to do everything in your power to avoid it, because once it has happened there is no take backs. Maybe that's not fair, but it is reality.  It makes sense to do everything sensible to avoid being a victim of crime. That includes drinking and doing drugs with people you don't know and trust. That is true for both men and women.