San Diego Nightclubs and Bars Introduce Mandatory Drug Testing Kits to Combat Drink Spiking

San Diego, California – A significant move to bolster safety in nightlife venues is set to take place in San Francisco starting Monday, with San Diego County bars and nightclubs soon to offer patrons drug testing kits. This initiative, spurred by a new state law, targets the unsettling concern of drink spiking—an act often linked to sexual assaults. The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) has mandated that all establishments holding a Type 48 license, which permits the service of alcohol without food to customers over 21, equip themselves with these testing devices. The … Read more

New Law Makes Bars and Nightclubs Safer: Drug Testing Kits Required to Prevent Drink Spiking

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – California will require bars and nightclubs to have drug testing kits available to help customers determine if their drinks have been spiked. The new law, set to take effect in a few months, aims to make a night on the town safer by preventing incidents where people unknowingly consume drugs added to their beverages. The kits typically include strips, stickers, or straws that can detect common date-rape drugs such as ketamine or GHB. This measure is particularly important for women who often have concerns about their safety when drinking alcohol in … Read more