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A team of Canadian chemists has developed a simple stir stick that changes color within 30 seconds when it detects common drink-spiking drugs like GHB or ketamine. Created after 12 years of research, “Spikeless” was designed by brothers Dr. Johan Foster and Andrew Foster from the University of British Columbia, along with co-inventor Samin Yousefi. The stir stick is intended to be discreet, effective, and easy to carry or provide at venues.
According to Yousefi, Spikeless offers a cleaner and more convenient alternative to earlier methods like nail polish, coasters, or straws that were also designed to detect spiking. “Anywhere there’s a bar — clubs, parties, festivals — there’s a risk,” Yousefi says, stressing the importance of accessible detection tools. The stirrer doesn’t alter the drink or leave any residue, making it a non-invasive solution for anyone concerned about their safety.
Although Spikeless hasn’t received regulatory approval or entered mass production yet, experts hope it could be widely distributed at low cost. The team believes that Spikeless could eventually become as commonplace as carrying a phone, wallet, or keys.
Source: GOOD NEWS NETWORK