Temporary Tattoo Could Prevent ‘Spiking’ by Detecting Roofie Drugs in Drinks Within Seconds

Temporary Tattoo Could Prevent ‘Spiking’ by Detecting Roofie Drugs in Drinks Within Seconds

Temporary Tattoo Could Prevent ‘Spiking’ by Detecting Roofie Drugs in Drinks Within Seconds Illustration of GHB roofie sticker tattoo -released by The American Chemical Society A temporary tattoo that detects drugs in drinks could prevent spiking with roofies. The new sticker responds within one second to even low concentrations of the drug γ-hydroxybutyrate (GHB), according to scientists. When drinking in a social setting, downing a drink spiked with drugs including GHB or Rohypnol (known as “roofies’) is an ever-present danger. The drugs are colorless and tasteless, and induce a stupor in the victim that’s similar to severe alcohol intoxication, which leaves people vulnerable to being overpowered. But people can protect themselves by testing their drinks with specialized strips or cards that change color if exposed to the drugs. However, current tests are often conspicuous or take minutes to report their results. Now researchers in South Korea have developed a rapid-acting test for GHB tha…