Miami Beach to distribute free date rape drug recognition cards – WSVN 7NEWS | Miami News, Weather, Sport

Miami Beach, Fla. (WSVN)-The city of Miami Beach offers free test cards for rape hinges to protect residents and visitors from drug-controlled sexual assault, especially during spring holidays and other wedding times.

The test cards recognize common medicines for rapes, including Gamma Hydroxybutyrat (GHB) and ketamine by becoming blue blue when exposed to contaminated drinks.

Miami Beach bought 5,000 maps of Miami Beach brand cards, which is distributed by Goodwill ambassadors and in the lobby of the Miami Beach police department in the 1100 Washington Ave. are available.

“Date rape is a serious problem everywhere, and I am proud to have used these efforts to reduce the number of potential victims,” ​​said Miami Beach Commissioner Laura Dominguez. “It is believed that an estimated 11 million women in the nation are survivors of rape during the influence of alcohol and drugs.”

Officials warn that the cards can achieve false positive results if they are exposed to certain drinks, including blue -colored drinks, dairy products, cream, greasy liquids, some fruit juices and even some waters.

The users are recommended not to consume a drink that leads to a positive test.

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