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Device detects 'Devil's Breath' in beverages in just 10 minutes

Assault facilitated by drugs such as scopolamine (popularly known as Devil's Breath) is a serious public health and forensic concern. This drug is especially hazardous due to its strong amnesic, sedative and hallucinogenic effects, combined with its lack of color, odor and taste, which prevents

Phys.org ScienceOctober 1, 20261 min read
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Device detects 'Devil's Breath' in beverages in just 10 minutes

Assault facilitated by drugs such as scopolamine (popularly known as Devil's Breath) is a serious public health and forensic concern. This drug is especially hazardous due to its strong amnesic, sedative and hallucinogenic effects, combined with its lack of color, odor and taste, which prevents it from being detected when ingested. Despite its toxicological importance, there are still few methods available for the rapid onsite detection of scopolamine.

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