How SCRAM CAM® Tests Alcohol Through the Skin
The SCRAM CAM® bracelet detects alcohol by measuring insensible perspiration—tiny amounts of sweat that contain about 1% of the alcohol consumed. This measurement is taken using an electrochemical fuel cell, with samples collected every 30 minutes.
Beyond Crime: Tackling Alcohol Misuse
Like a breathalyzer for the ankle, the SCRAM Continuous Alcohol Monitoring® (SCRAM CAM®) tag provides 24/7 transdermal alcohol testing for wearers. By automatically sampling the subject’s perspiration every 30 minutes, the tag eliminates testing gaps and encourages accountability.
SCRAM CAM not only supports sobriety but also results in higher compliance rates with sobriety orders and increases community safety.
Provides Accountability and Encourages Compliance
Continuous alcohol monitoring is proven to support long-term behavior change and complements treatment for alcohol dependence or addiction. In fact, SCRAM CAM helps more people achieve more Sober Days — a 24-hour period in which a monitored client has no confirmed consumption of alcohol and no confirmed attempt to tamper or circumvent testing.
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Automated, Continuous Monitoring for Reliability
SCRAM CAM® provides continuous, automated testing, removing the possibility of timing alcohol consumption to avoid detection. This rigorous monitoring gives courts confidence in the results, as SCRAM CAM® can differentiate between alcohol consumption and exposure to environmental alcohol sources.
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Data Analysis and Single-Source Admissibility
Every alert, whether for drinking or tampering, undergoes a thorough data analysis by professionally trained analysts. Our testing process is peer-reviewed, validated, and single-source admissible, meaning it doesn’t require secondary validation. We provide courts with written reports confirming violations and in-person expert testimony when needed.
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Reliable Data Transmission and Monitoring
The SCRAM CAM® bracelet transmits data automatically to the SCRAM Wireless Base Station, where it is stored and uploaded to our SCRAM Optix™ online monitoring system. When an alert is generated, our analysts conduct a detailed review before notifying the supervising authority.
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Enhanced Program Engagement with SCRAM TouchPoint
The SCRAM TouchPoint® mobile app boosts client engagement and program compliance through secure real-time messaging, automated reminders, and mobile check-ins. This tool enhances the efficiency of SCRAM CAM® programs and helps clients successfully fulfill their supervision requirements.
Support long-term sobriety—SCRAM CAM helps clients achieve more Sober Days.
Contact UsHow It Works
SCRAM CAM is a secure, continuous alcohol monitoring device that measures alcohol in perspiration to ensure compliance with sobriety programs. It provides accurate, automated testing, helping authorities monitor individuals 24/7.
- SCRAM CAM collects sweat samples every 30 minutes, analyzing them for alcohol through an electrochemical fuel cell
- Results are automatically sent to a base station, which uploads data to the online monitoring software
- Alerts for drinking or tampering undergo data analysis, reviewed by trained analysts
- The SCRAM TouchPoint app enables messaging, reminders, and mobile check-ins to support client success