The benefits of SCRAM CAM® for alcohol monitoring

Continuous alcohol monitoring plays an important role in family law, particularly when it comes to child welfare and custody cases.

Worn around the ankle and designed to detect traces of alcohol in sweat, SCRAM CAM® provides a state-of-the-art solution for ongoing monitoring

And for a limited time, AlphaBiolabs’ Legal customers can benefit from 15% off SCRAM CAM (until 31 December 2024). Simply cite SCRAM15 when requesting your quote to claim your discount.

In this blog, we take a closer look at how SCRAM CAM works, including who can benefit from using the device.

What is SCRAM CAM and how does it work?

SCRAM CAM or SCRAM is an alcohol monitoring bracelet that uses 24/7 transdermal analysis to detect alcohol consumption.

How it works:

• Takes readings automatically every 30 minutes
• Can register very low levels of alcohol consumption (1-2 units)
• Provides highly accurate insight into a participant’s drinking activity over a defined period
• Can distinguish between drinking and environmental exposure to alcohol
• Data stored automatically, ensuring no gaps in monitoring

SCRAM can be used alongside other forms of alcohol testing, offering a comprehensive view on a person’s drinking habits, and is increasingly used as a transitioning measure where alcohol testing has been undertaken but ongoing drinking behaviour needs to be monitored.

Who would benefit from SCRAM?

SCRAM can be used to support treatment or enhance supervision in many different scenarios, including:

• Domestic violence cases, where alcohol is a contributing factor
• Drug users, who often turn to alcohol once they are actively being tested for drugs
• Individuals with alcohol-dependency issues
• Family Court, to assess the level of a parent’s alcohol problem, or gather evidence to support acceptable drinking behaviours
• Custody conditions or child visitation arrangements – particularly beneficial over the festive season

A good recent example is that of Callum (not his real name), whose previous alcohol misuse had left his ex-partner concerned about the impact this could have on their two young children. As a result, the court limited visitation rights until Callum could demonstrate his commitment to sobriety.

Callum agreed to wear the SCRAM bracelet over a period of three months, and reports from the device confirmed that he had remained alcohol-free throughout that period.

The court was satisfied that Callum was reliably abstinent, and granted him supervised contact with his children, with the possibility of unsupervised contact in the future.

By using SCRAM, Callum was able to demonstrate his progress in recovery, leading to a positive outcome for both him and his children.

Anti-tamper technology

It is not unknown for clients to try and ‘trick’ SCRAM by placing objects between the bracelet and the ankle, by submerging it in water, or by using lotions, oils and alcohol-containing products to try and interfere with its performance.

However, SCRAM includes several anti-tamper features to maintain testing accuracy, including temperature, infrared, strap, and battery sensors.

SCRAM also performs continuous diagnostic tests to ensure the unit is functioning properly.  So, if someone wearing a SCRAM bracelet tries to tamper with it, we will know!

Why choose AlphaBiolabs & SCRAM?

AlphaBiolabs has over 20 years’ experience providing court-ordered alcohol testing services, offering a wide range of solutions for ongoing alcohol monitoring, including SCRAM.

Our in-house experts are trained to fit and remove the bracelet at your client’s home, and a wireless base station is installed to record readings automatically from data stored in the bracelet.

More reasons to choose AlphaBiolabs & SCRAM:

• ISO 17025-accredited laboratory
• Fittings arranged within 24-48 hours of instruction, subject to client availability
• Most competitive pricing structure in Ireland
• Invoiced monthly with split-invoice option available if required
• Notifications of alcohol consumption within 24 hours of a confirmed event
• Can be worn for as long as required
• Weekly or monthly court-approved & user-friendly reports

Want to learn more about SCRAM and how it can work for your clients?

Join us for one of our FREE 30-minute webinars on Tuesday 19 November at 12 noon or Thursday 21 November at 9am.

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Legal clients can claim 15% off SCRAM until 31 December 2024. Simply cite SCRAM15 when placing an order.

Any additional sample collections for drug or alcohol testing will also be FREE when collected at the SCRAM bracelet fitting appointment.

To request a quote complete our online form, or contact our New Enquiry team on 01 402 9466 / testing@alphabiolabs.com, and we will be happy to discuss your requirements.