How to Test Your Drink for Spiking
Quick answer: To test your drink for spiking, dab a fingertip in the drink and touch it to the yellow end of a SpikeStixx test strip. If the yellow turns dark orange within about 5 seconds, the drink may be spiked. Don't drink it, and tell venue staff straight away.
Step-by-step: testing a drink with SpikeStixx
- Twist the cap off the SpikeStixx tube.
- Take out one single-use strip.
- Dab your finger in your drink.
- Touch your moist finger to the yellow area of the strip.
- Wait about 5 seconds and look for a colour change.
- Dark orange means a possible spiked drink, so don't drink it. No change means GHB and amine-based drugs were not detected.
What SpikeStixx detect
SpikeStixx use a colorimetric reaction that detects GHB and amine-containing substances, including ketamine, Rohypnol, amphetamine, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, LSD, ecstasy (MDMA) and opium.
Limitations to know
- No at-home test is 100% accurate, and no over-the-counter test detects every drug.
- Orange-coloured drinks such as coffee or orange juice can cause a false positive.
- A negative result doesn't guarantee a drink is safe. If you feel unwell, get help anyway.
Other ways to protect your drink
- Never leave your drink unattended.
- Only accept drinks from people you trust, and watch them being poured.
- Keep an eye on your friends' drinks.
- Use drink covers or bottle stoppers at busy venues and festivals.
Where to buy SpikeStixx
SpikeStixx are available at counterspike.com, on Amazon and in Boots.
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