# New way of detecting date-rape drug use found in Switzerland

Source: [Chemistry News - Biochemistry, Polymers, Materials Science](https://phys.org/news/2026-11-date-rape-drug-switzerland.html) · 2026-11-12 · Physics
Page: https://themorning.science/story/new-way-of-detecting-date-rape-drug-use-found-in-switzerland-60df1586db548c8a
Kind: research · Impact: medium

## In brief

- Swiss researchers report a new method for detecting the date-rape drug GHB in urine.
- The method can detect GHB in urine for up to 72 hours after ingestion.
- The finding is presented as a possible aid for sexual assault investigations.

## Why it matters

Detection windows for GHB are short, so a longer detectable window could change how forensic toxicology handles suspected drug-facilitated assault cases.

## Timeline

- 2026-11-12: Swiss researchers' new GHB urine detection method reported by Chemistry News

## Coverage

- [New way of detecting date-rape drug use found in Switzerland](https://phys.org/news/2026-11-date-rape-drug-switzerland.html) — Chemistry News - Biochemistry, Polymers, Materials Science, 2026-11-12

Tags: forensic toxicology, ghb, drug detection, sexual assault, urine testing

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