Senator Campbell recognizes Abby for developing drink-testing device 'Spikey'
Jan 21, 2026
Senator Campbell introduced a resolution honoring Abby, a young Ravenwood student who developed a key-chain drink-testing device called 'Spikey' that she says detects common drugs in about 15 seconds and has distributed more than 14,000 test strips while preparing to scale production.
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Senator Campbell introduced a resolution recognizing Abby, a Ravenwood student and young entrepreneur who developed a key-chain style drink-testing device called 'Spikey.' The senator said Abby began the project after a family member was assaulted and worked with pharmaceutical experts to design a youth-friendly, customizable device that detects common drugs in roughly 15 seconds.
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