Spikey offers a portable, keychain‑mounted test strip that changes color to detect common date‑rape drugs such as GHB, ketamine, scopolamine, and cocaine in beverages. The patent‑pending, chemically engineered strips provide instant, on‑site verification of drink safety without electronics, helping individuals and safety groups prevent spiking incidents.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Product
Problem
Drink spiking with date‑rape drugs often goes unnoticed, leading to unreported assaults and severe health risks. Victims may be unaware their beverage has been contaminated until after harm occurs.
Solution
Spikey provides a portable, keychain‑mounted test strip system that detects the presence of common date‑rape substances—including GHB, ketamine, scopolamine, and cocaine—by changing color when exposed to a drink. The strips are chemically formulated litmus tests developed and validated by pharmaceutical and academic laboratories. Users simply dip the strip into a beverage; a visible color shift indicates contamination at standard dosage levels. The product is discreet, easy to carry, and designed for immediate on‑site testing, empowering individuals to identify spiked drinks before consumption and to seek help or preserve evidence.
Target Audience
Primary users are individuals attending bars, clubs, parties, or other social events who want a quick, discreet method to verify drink safety, as well as campus organizations and safety groups that distribute the product to members.
Features
- Keychain‑compatible container holding chemically engineered litmus test strips for rapid on‑site analysis
- Detects multiple amine‑based date‑rape drugs (GHB, ketamine, scopolamine, cocaine) at minimal standard dosages
- Color‑change readout provides instant visual confirmation without the need for electronic devices
- Strips developed and validated by Clinical Trials Laboratory Services, University of Strathclyde, and Lucideon (UK)
- Patent‑pending formulation ensures proprietary sensitivity and specificity
- Simple, single‑step usage instructions suitable for non‑technical users in social settings