In the coming days, French pharmacies will begin selling wristbands that can detect the presence of GHB (also known as “G”)—an odorless, nearly tasteless substance commonly known as the “date rape drug.” The wristband contains detection strips that change color when a drop of a drink is placed on them; if the strip turns blue after six seconds, GHB is almost certainly present. The device boasts a 96% reliability rate.
Alongside the wristband, another French company, Clear Drink, has developed a capsule that changes color when placed in a drink containing substances like GHB, ketamine, or ecstasy.
GHB is a common means of drugging individuals at clubs and music festivals in France, often with the aim of sexual assault, as it induces intense drowsiness and memory loss. Ρhe wristband, developed by the company Docteur B, will retail for €6, while a set of three capsules will cost €3.
The company hopes that festival organizers and nightclub venues—where GHB attacks most often occur—will take the initiative to distribute wristbands directly to customers. Still, detection must go hand-in-hand with prevention: keeping drinks in sight at all times and covering them with a hand or lid remains essential.
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