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Q & A’s
In most cases, illicit drugs are unobtrusively slipped into beverages of unsuspecting victims at dance parties, bars or nightclubs. These substances are colorless, tasteless and odorless so the victim has no way of knowing what is in the drink and the effect it can have. The drink when consumed can leave the victim defenseless and vulnerable.
Q Where can drink spiking happen?
§ It can take place at any venues that sell alcohol and is predominantly reported to take place in bars, clubs and hotels. Drink spiking can also occur at private parties.
Q What are some side effects from drink spiking?
Dizziness, nausea, vomiting, feeling inhibited and memory loss.
Q What drugs are used to spike drinks?
Alcohol is still the most common drug used to spike drinks.
GHB and Ketamine are the most common illicit drugs used in drink spiking. They are used because they are available on the black market or can be manufactured in backyard laboratories. They are difficult to notice in a drink because they are colourless, odourless and tasteless.
Q What is GHB?
GHB stands for gamma hydroxybutyrate, a central nervous system sedative often referred to by other names such as “Fantasy”, "Grievous Bodily Harm" and "Liquid Ecstasy."
Q How does the DSD work?
 | Due to their size and ease of use, the test cards are relatively inconspicuous and can be used discreetly. The test takes only seconds to perform, and is as easy as placing a couple of drops from the drink in questions onto the active test spots using a swizzle stick, straw or even ones finger. |
| To cater for the consumer needing a preventative tool to work against the issue of drug facilitated crime, especially sexual assault. |
| To be innovative and a market leader. |
| To adapt to an evolving market that needs to be socially responsible. |
| To act as a deterrent against drink spiking – when the cards are around the predators stop spiking as now there is a way to be caught. |
Q Are there similar products to DSD available in the market place?
§ In Australia, Drink Spike Detector is the first preventative tool to be launched into the market place.
Q What drinks can the DSD be used with?
Beers, most mixed drinks (vodka, whisky, bourban, rum, and tequila), certain cocktails and soft drinks.
Q Who is the target market?
Anyone that drinks in social situations including male, female young or old. Also, targeted at parents to purchase for young adults over 18.
Q What drinks are not covered by the DSD?
§ Wine products, beverages containing milk products or cream, oily liqueurs, tonic waters, fruit juices or beverages containing fruit juices.
Q Who is the DSD target market?
Q Where will the DSD be available?
| On the website www.drinksafetech.com.au |
| Via phone 1800 78 SAFE (business hours only) |
| Via fax 03 9387 7711 |
| 6 tests will cost $9.95 |
| 20 tests will cost $23.00. |
CAN YOU AFFORD NOT
TO HAVE A PREVENTATIVE TOOL AGAINST DRINK SPIKING?
In response to the growing number of drink spike incidents as well as the current spate of accidental overdoses on substances such as GHB, Drink Spike Detector, is the first and only product that tests for GHB and Ketamine now readily available in Australia.
Spiking drinks with these drugs is rapidly becoming a growing problem worldwide and offenders are on the increase. The alarming number of recent cases are causing immediate concern around the country and the public are being urged to have the one essential item, that could make the difference between a good night out and becoming a victim of a drink spiking and drug facilitated crime.
Launched twelve months ago Drink Spike Detector has proven to be a reliable preventative measure against this growing national concern that affects people of all ages and both sexes.
Director of Drink Safe Technologies, Dean Sunshine, says, “The test can be used to stop this crime before it is even committed, and even save the lives of innocent victims”
Drink Safe Technologies is the leader in producing products to detect the presence of illicit drugs in beverages. GHB (aka Fantasy, Liquid Ecstasy, Grievous Bodily Harm) and Ketamine (aka Special K, Kitty Kat or K) are the two most popular illicit drugs used in Drink Spiking and these colourless, odourless and tasteless drugs have been impossible to detect, until now.
The Drink Spike Detector contains litmus-type tests in a small credit card size pack. The test card contains a patented technology, which changes colour when in contact with liquid spiked with GHB or Ketamine. The test takes only seconds and is as easy as placing a couple of drops from your drink onto the active test spots. This can be done with a straw, swizzle stick or finger.
Alcohol is the drug most commonly associated with sexual assault, but incidents involving other drugs are on the rise. These drugs are particularly dangerous when combined with alcohol and could possibly be lethal. As with any coerced sexual activity, victims of drug-facilitated sexual assault cannot protect themselves from HIV, other sexually transmitted diseases, or unintended pregnancy.
Drink Spike Detector is available at selected chemists nationally or via the website.
Check out the website for further information www.drinksafetech.com.au
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