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Scientists create temporary tattoo that detects if your drink has been spiked

SOUTH KOREA, JUL 23 – The tattoo-like sticker detects GHB in drinks within one second and retains positive results for up to 30 days, aiding evidence collection, researchers said.

  • A temporary tattoo can detect drugs in drinks to help keep partygoers safe from spiking.
  • The tattoo changes from yellow to red when exposed to GHB, a common drink-spiking drug.
  • Reported results show that the stickers respond quickly to GHB in various beverages.
  • This innovation aims to prevent drug-facilitated sexual assault and improve awareness.
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A temporary tattoo could prevent spiking by detecting drugs in drinks. The sticker responds in less than a second to low concentrations of γ-hydroxybutyrate (GHB), according to South Korean scientists.

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Wearable sticker could prevent ‘spiking’ by detecting drugs in drinks

Researchers in South Korea have developed a rapid-acting test for drugs in drinks that’s worn on the skin using a tattoo-like sticker.

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Phys.org broke the news in United Kingdom on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
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