Following on from our previous posts about our amazing new “DrugPatch” testing solution, we have received lots of exciting enquiries and questions. One of these was “How does the DrugPatch help with recovery and differ from other traditional testing methods?”
Addiction recovery is not just about avoiding drugs — it’s about rebuilding a life, establishing healthy habits, & staying accountable. DrugPatch supports a holistic approach to recovery by:
- Building Accountability: Knowing that drug use will be continuously monitored motivates individuals to stay on track with their recovery. The DrugPatch is a constant reminder of their commitment to staying drug-free.
- Encouraging Long-Term Abstinence: Continuous monitoring helps reinforce long-term behavioural change, which is essential for sustained recovery.
- Improving Treatment Outcomes: For treatment providers, the patch offers reliable data that can inform treatment plans. If a relapse is detected, providers can adjust interventions to address the underlying issues.
- Reducing the Stigma: The non-invasive & discreet nature of the DrugPatch reduces the stigma associated with drug testing. Individuals wearing the patch can go about their daily lives without the intrusion of more invasive testing methods.
- Ensuring Fairness in Legal Settings: For those involved in legal cases, the PharmChek® Sweat Patch provides an objective & reliable method of proving compliance with court-ordered drug testing, ensuring that individuals are fairly judged based on accurate data.
One of the biggest challenges in drug addiction recovery is ensuring sustained abstinence, especially after initial detoxification & rehabilitation efforts.
Continuous drug monitoring is key to supporting individuals as they transition back into everyday life, where relapse triggers are almost certain to exist.
Traditional drug testing methods, such as urine or blood tests, are limited in scope because they only provide a snapshot of recent drug use. These methods may detect drug use for a short window, typically a few hours to days, depending on the substance. However, addiction is a long-term issue that requires long-term monitoring, and this is where the DrugPatch excels.
The DrugPatch is a continuous monitoring tool/solution that can detect drug use over extended periods, up to 10 days for example, providing a broader view of an individual’s drug use patterns. The patch is a non-invasive solution that adheres to the skin, collecting sweat as a sample. By extracting & analysing the sweat at our UKAS accredited laboratory facility (UK based) using confirmatory methods (LCMS/MS), we can accurately detect the presence of 25 drugs/metabolites (more in development) and therefore report if the wearer has maintained abstinence.
To find out more about why DrugPatch is the Simpler, Smarter & Superior choice for monitoring drug abstinence, contact us via our Contact Us page or email info@drugpatch.co.uk.
