When should you wear the Drinkcheck bracelet to test your drink?
The Drinkcheck bracelet is a wristband with two test areas. Each reacts when it comes into contact with a drink and is used to detect GHB in beverages, just like the tests found in screening and diagnostic kits.
GHB, or gamma-hydroxybutyrate, is a drug that can be added to a drink without the person’s knowledge. With this bracelet, just a few drops of the drink placed on a test area are enough to check it, without having to dip anything into the glass.
Worn on the wrist, the bracelet stays within easy reach all evening. The test can be performed discreetly, without taking any accessories out of your bag.
It’s perfect for outings where you’ll be drinking outside the home: festivals, concerts, parties, bars, and clubs. Its two test areas allow you to check two drinks during the same outing.
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How do you use the GHB detection bracelet?
Instructions for Use
Place 1 to 2 drops of the drink on a test zone, then wait a few seconds to 2 minutes: if the test zone turns blue, GHB has been detected—do not drink it.
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Precautions
- The bracelet detects only GHB. It does not detect sedatives, alcohol, or other drugs: a test area that does not turn blue does not guarantee that the drink is safe.
- Keep the test areas dry before use: water can also cause them to turn blue; an area that gets wet by accident can no longer be used.
- Each test strip is for single use only: use the second strip for a different drink.
- Refuse a drink that has already been poured if a stranger hands it to you in a glass or other container.
- If you feel unwell, dizzy, confused, or unusually drowsy after drinking, immediately ask your friends or security personnel for help; call 15 (Samu) or 112. These numbers are toll-free.
- Keep out of reach of children.
What are the features of the Drinkcheck bracelet?
Features
- Wristband with two test areas.
- Substance tested for: GHB (gamma-hydroxybutyrate).
- Result: color change—the test area turns blue in the presence of GHB.
Packaging
1 wristband, which provides 2 tests.
Our expert advice on the Drinkcheck wristband
The wristband does not replace vigilance; it complements it. In cases of chemical spiking reported in France, sedative medications are more often to blame than GHB; no drink test can detect them. The best protection is still a drink served right in front of you, held in your hand, and then returning to the group.
Save your two tests for moments when there’s genuine cause for concern: a drink left unattended, or a drink offered to you. And if someone in your group feels ill for no apparent reason, don’t waste time testing their drink—stay with that person and call for help.
FAQ
Can I test any drink with the Drinkcheck bracelet?
The wristband is designed to test common party drinks. In general, milky, creamy, or very colorful drinks yield less reliable results. The result is easier to read with a clear drink.
What should I do if a section of the Drinkcheck wristband turns blue?
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 unsure after a night out: what should I do, even if I didn’t use my Drinkcheck wristband?
As soon as possible, see a doctor or go to the emergency room: blood and urine samples can detect a substance up to about five days after the incident. CRAFS, a 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.