The criminal justice system has been scrutinized recently for its treatment of defendants and incarcerated individuals. A key element of this criticism has been the use of drug testing, which is unreliable and disproportionately affects specific populations. In response to these concerns, a new transdermal drug monitoring device called Patch has been developed.
The Patch is a wearable device that continuously monitors drug use and provides real-time data to law enforcement and treatment providers. This blog provides an overview of drug test patch and their potential to revolutionize drug testing in the criminal justice system.
What is Drug Test Patch?
A drug test patch is a small adhesive patch placed on the skin to test for the presence of drugs in the body. The Patch absorbs sweat from the skin and tests the sweat for drugs. Drug test patches are commonly used to test for the presence of drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, and methamphetamine.
While drug test patches are not foolproof, they are a reliable way to test for the presence of drugs in the body. If you are concerned about drug use, a drug test patch may be a good option for you.
How Do Drug Test Patch Work?
Sweat patches are composed of an absorbent pad attached to the skin by a robust membrane of adhesive that resembles a Band-Aid. The Patch gathers perspiration deposits from the wearer’s skin and is worn for up to 14 days. The sweat patch is left with chemical excretions after around 99% of the sweat evaporates as water. The substance or its metabolite will be found on the Patch once it has been removed for forensic analysis if the wearer uses drugs at any stage while wearing the Patch.
As a broad-spectrum drug test, sweat patches can reasonably detect alcohol, amphetamine, cocaine, heroin, morphine, methadone, methamphetamine, and phencyclidine (PCP).
Pros Of Sweat Patches As A Method Of Drug Testing
There are several advantages to using sweat patches as a drug testing method. First, sweat patches are non-invasive and comfortable to wear. They can also provide a complete picture of an individual’s drug use, as they can detect drug use over a longer period of time than urine or blood tests. In addition, sweat patches are less likely to be tampered with than other drug tests.
To Wrap Things Up
Sweat patches are an effective drug-testing method. If sweat patches seem like a drug testing option you’d like to consider, then contact EMS. Visit our website to know more about transdermal drug monitoring devices.