Your Questions Answered
"What
is drink spiking?"
In most cases, illicit drugs are unobtrusively slipped into
beverages of unsuspecting victims at dance parties, bars or
nightclubs. These substances are colorless, tasteless and odorless
so the victim has absolutely no way of knowing what is in the drink
and the effect it can have. The drink when consumed can leave the
victim defenseless and vulnerable.
"Where can drink spiking happen?"
It can take place at any venues that sell alcohol and is
predominantly reported to take place in bars, clubs and hotels.
Drink spiking can also occur at private parties.
"What are some side effects from drink spiking?"
Dizziness, nausea, vomiting, feeling inhibited and memory loss.
"What drugs are used to spike drinks?"
Alcohol is still the most common drug used to spike drinks. GHB and
Ketamine are the most common illicit drugs used in drink spiking.
They are used because they are available on the black market or can
be manufactured in backyard laboratories. They are difficult to
notice in a drink because they are colourless, odourless and
tasteless.
"What is GHB?"
GHB stands for gamma hydroxybutyrate, a central nervous system
sedative often referred to by other names such as “Fantasy”,
"Grievous Bodily Harm" and "Liquid Ecstasy."
"What is Ketamine?"
Ketamine is an injectable anesthetic that has been approved for both
human and animal use in medical settings since 1970. About 90
percent of the Ketamine legally sold today is intended for
veterinary use. Its slang or street names are Special K, Vitamin K
or Cat Valiums.
"What is Rohypnol?"
Rohypnol is a brand name for Flunitrazepam, a powerful sedative that
is often referred to by other names such as "roofies" and "roach".
Commercially available Rohypnol now contains a blue dye that
discolors a drink therefore enabling easy
detection in a beverage, and therefore is not used for
spiking.
"What is a Drink Spike Detector?"
Drink Spike Detector by Drink Safe Technologies™ tests for both GHB
and Ketamine. About the size of a credit card, the card incorporates
world-patented technology that displays a visible colour change when
a drink spiked with GHB or Ketamine is tested. Each card can test
two drinks.
"How does the Drink Spike Detector work?"
Due to their size and ease of use, the test cards are relatively
inconspicuous and can be used discreetly. The test takes only
seconds to perform, and is as easy as placing a couple of drops from
the drink in questions onto the active test spots using a swizzle
stick, straw or even ones finger.
"Why has Drink Safe Technologies developed such a unique product?"
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To cater for the consumer needing a solution to a growing issue with
sexual assault.
- To be innovative and a market leader.
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To adapt to an evolving market that needs to be socially
responsible.
- To act as a deterrent against drink spiking
"Are
there similar products to Drink Spike Detector
available in the market place?"
In the UK, the Drink Spike Detector is the first preventative tool
to be launched into the market place.
"What
drinks can the Drink Spike Detector
be used with?"
Check out our drinks list here
"Who
should use the Drink Spike Detector?"
Anyone that drinks in social situations including male, female young
or old. Also, targeted at parents to purchase for young adults over
18.
"Where will the Drink
Spike Detector be
available?"
On this website, Buy Now
"How much
will the Drink Spike Detector
cost?"
A 2 test kit costs £1.99, the 6 test kit will cost £5.49 and the 20 test kit will cost £12.99.
Some outlet prices may vary from those stated here.
"The
cost seems a little expensive?"
Not really, if you bought the 20 test kit at £12.99 you would use it
once or maybe twice on a night out as you only need to test a drink
that has been left unattended while you were say, on the dance floor
or visiting the restroom. A 20 test kit works out at less than 65p per test which is cheaper than throwing your drink away and
buying a new one.
"What
size is the Drink Spike Detector
card?"
The Drink Spike Detector is the size of a credit card, and therefore
handy to put into a bag, pocket or wallet.
