A group of students from the University of North Carolina (USA) has invented a nail polish that can detect stimulants or date-rape drugs in beverages. This special nail polish is named Undercover Colors.
When in contact with GHB, this clear nail polish turns red.
After applying Undercover Colors, you simply stir your drink with your finger to check for the presence of any date-rape drugs. The color of your nails will change if the drink contains GHB, Rohypnol, or Xanax. These drugs are often odorless, colorless, and tasteless, making them very difficult to detect.
When in contact with the date-rape drug GHB, this clear nail polish will turn red. Therefore, when visiting potentially dangerous places like bars or nightclubs, women can discreetly dip their painted finger into the drink offered by a stranger. If the nail turns red, it indicates that danger may be lurking.
GHB is a synthetic drug that acts as a pain reliever and anesthetic. In France, it is used in medicine to treat narcolepsy and as an anesthetic prior to surgery.
However, for the past 20 years, it has been misused for nefarious purposes. Authorities in the United States are particularly concerned as GHB is widely used in dance clubs and bars in the form of a white powder or a clear, odorless liquid.
Malicious individuals exploit this characteristic of GHB to slip it into women’s drinks without raising suspicion. GHB is also referred to as “the date-rape drug.”
According to a report by the Washington Post, the number of drug-facilitated sexual assaults at American universities is showing an alarming increase.
The creators of Undercover Colors have secured $100,000 in funding and are currently rushing to complete the testing process for Undercover Colors.
