When should you use these GHB-detecting stickers?
These nail stickers look like small decorative stickers, featuring a reactive area that changes color upon contact with a drink containing GHB. They are designed to detect the presence of GHB in a drink, similar to the drink tests found alongside screening and diagnostic devices.
GHB, or gamma-hydroxybutyrate, is a colorless, odorless drug with a barely perceptible taste when mixed into a drink. To check your drink for GHB, all it takes is a single drop: place it on the sticker already attached to your fingernail.
When stuck to the fingernail, the sticker looks like a simple piece of nail art. It lets you check your drink without drawing attention—unlike pulling a test out of your bag, which would stand out.
This format fits seamlessly into your everyday social life: at parties, in bars, at festivals, or while traveling. Each pack contains two stickers—or two tests—to use whenever you need them.
A night out at a concert or club also exposes your ears to high noise levels. For this, we recommend Quies Disco foam earplugs, which fit right into the same pocket as these stickers.
How do you use these anti-GHB stickers?
Instructions for Use
Stick the sticker onto a clean, dry fingernail. Place a small drop of the drink on the sticker using your finger, a straw, or the rim of the glass, then hold your finger still for about 60 seconds before checking the result: if half of the sticker turns green, GHB has been detected—do not drink; if no color appears, no GHB has been detected.
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Precautions
- These stickers test for GHB only. They do not detect sedatives, alcohol, or other drugs: the absence of color does not guarantee that the drink is safe.
- Each sticker is for single use only: discard it after the test and apply a new one to test another drink.
- Keep your finger still throughout the test and read the result after about 60 seconds.
- If you or a loved one experiences dizziness, unusual drowsiness, confusion, or memory loss after drinking: call 15 (Samu) or 112 immediately. These numbers are toll-free.
- Keep out of reach of children. Store in its original packaging for up to 3 years.
What are the features of these nail stickers?
Features
- Decorative nail stickers with a reactive area.
- Target substance: GHB (gamma-hydroxybutyrate).
- How it works: color change—the sticker turns green in the presence of GHB.
Packaging
Sheet of 2 stickers, for 2 tests.
Our expert advice on GHB detection stickers
These stickers answer a single question: Is there GHB in this drink? However, in cases of chemical spiking reported in France, sedative medications are most often the culprits; no drink test can detect them. The safest precaution therefore remains the same: keep your drink in front of you at all times, never leave it unattended, and always return to your group.
The test is still useful when a drink has been out of sight for a moment or when a drink has been offered to you. But if someone in the group feels ill for no apparent reason, don’t look for a test: stay with that person and call for help.
FAQ
Are GHB-detecting stickers reliable?
No published independent evaluations have been found for these stickers. Studies conducted on other drink tests show that this type of reagent detects GHB at high concentrations but may miss lower doses. A green result is a warning sign; a colorless result is not a guarantee.
Can I test any drink with a GHB detection sticker?
The manufacturer does not publish a list of incompatible beverages. For drink tests in general, milky, creamy, or very colorful beverages yield less reliable results. The result is easier to read with a clear beverage.
What should I do if my GHB detection sticker turns green?
Do not drink it and keep the glass. Notify the venue’s staff or security, stay with your friends, and do not go home alone. Contact law enforcement by dialing 17. It’s helpful to note the time, location, and people present.
I’m worried after a night out: what should I do, even if I didn’t use my GHB detection sticker?
See a doctor or go to the emergency room as soon as possible: blood and urine samples can detect the substance for up to about five days after the incident. CRAFS, the reference center for substance-facilitated assaults, offers free counseling at 01 40 05 42 70. A complaint can be filed at any police station or gendarmerie.