Strips at Austin bars can test for spiked drinks, are people using them?

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The "Sip Safely" program has now been active in Austin for about two months.

Participating bars have a stock of alcohol test strips that can detect date rape drugs. The businesses can also display signs letting patrons know the strips are available.

‘Sip Safely’ pilot gives Austin bars drink-spiking test strips

At the launch of the initiative, the City said 50 bars were on board, and that number has since grown to 67.

Spiked drink test strip.