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Researchers at the University of British Columbia have developed a stir stick capable of detecting common date-rape drugs in drinks, in a matter of seconds.

UBC scientists invent stir stick that detects drugged drinks Spikeless is able to detect common drink-spiking drugs like GHB and ketamine within 30 seconds, say researchers ...

Researchers at the University of British Columbia say they have developed a new tool to detect common drink-spiking drugs. They say they plan to test the device, known as Spikeless, in the hopes it ...

VANCOUVER – A team of researchers at the University of British Columbia want to make a stir stick drug testing tool for spiked drinks the norm in the hospitality industry, and they’re gear ...

VANCOUVER — Researchers at the University of British Columbia say they're gearing up to start "real-world testing" of a stir stick that can detect if a drink has been spiked with drugs.

The university said in a news release that the “seemingly ordinary stir stick” can detect drugs such as GHB and ketamine, changing colour if a beverage is contaminated.

Inventors hope for widespread adoption of the "Spikeless" stir stick to combat drugs being added to drinks and to prevent sexual assaults.

Stir stick that detects spiked drinks developed by researchers at Vancouver university In 30 seconds, it can detect things like GHB and ketamine.