Oscar De La Huerte answered
A Scram bracelet won't give a false positive reading for energy drinks unless you're mixing your Red Bull with Vodka.
What is a Scram Bracelet? How does it work? You'd be forgiven for thinking a Scram bracelet was some sort of trendy fashion accessory judging by the number of celebrities wearing them (Lindsay Lohan is a big fan of them), but they are actually a tool used to monitor alcoholics.)
A Scram (or ScramX) bracelet is an alcohol monitoring device, usually strapped to an individual's ankle.
It is usually worn by court-order, and it works by monitoring a person's sweat for traces of alcohol metabolites or byproducts.
Although there are several internet rumors going around suggesting that various things might give off a false reading, the Scram bracelet actually tends to be rather accurate.
False positive Scram Bracelet reading
In terms of substances to stay away from if you want to avoid a false positive, the list is fairly obvious.
Anything that contains alcohol will trigger the device, so try and stay away from the following:
What is a Scram Bracelet? How does it work? You'd be forgiven for thinking a Scram bracelet was some sort of trendy fashion accessory judging by the number of celebrities wearing them (Lindsay Lohan is a big fan of them), but they are actually a tool used to monitor alcoholics.)
A Scram (or ScramX) bracelet is an alcohol monitoring device, usually strapped to an individual's ankle.
It is usually worn by court-order, and it works by monitoring a person's sweat for traces of alcohol metabolites or byproducts.
Although there are several internet rumors going around suggesting that various things might give off a false reading, the Scram bracelet actually tends to be rather accurate.
False positive Scram Bracelet reading
In terms of substances to stay away from if you want to avoid a false positive, the list is fairly obvious.
Anything that contains alcohol will trigger the device, so try and stay away from the following:
- Mouthwash
- Colognes
- Perfumes
- Any type of lotion or cosmetic product that contains alcohol
- Paint stripper
- Turpentine
