NORFOLK, Va. (PRWEB) December 06, 2017 - According to the most recent data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) and the Treatment Episode Data Set (TEDS), alcohol addiction is the number one, (approx. 23%), reported cause of admission to treatment programs, with the combination of alcohol plus another drug in close second - (approx. 18%). As the problem of alcohol and substance abuse continues to increase in the United States, the demand for accurate, cost-effective and convenient solutions grows along with it. As such, mobile testing devices and services are being used and prescribed more than ever before by problem-solving courts, probation departments, rehab facilities and alcohol treatment programs to facilitate detection and prevention of alcohol relapse.
RecoveryTrek LLC (RT) has offered a variety of Breath Alcohol (BAC) testing devices to its clients and participants for several years as a part of its “GetBAC” testing program. However, with today’s announcement, the company can now provide a higher level of accuracy and reliability by offering a portable device for BAC testing that appears on the U.S. Department of Transportation, (DOT), National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, (NHTSA, conforming products list (CPL) of Alcohol Screening Devices. Alcohol screening devices (ASD) and evidential breath testing (EBT) on the NHTSA conforming products lists (CPL) for non-evidential and evidential devices – respectively - are the only devices allowed to be used to conduct alcohol screening tests under the Department of Transportation's (DOT) rule, 49 CFR Part 40, which describes required procedures for conducting workplace drug and alcohol testing for the Federally regulated transportation industry.
The “Alcoviser MARS” device is manufactured and distributed by PAS Systems International and they have the distinction of being one of only twenty two manufacturer / distributors with devices on the DOT/NHTSA Conforming Products List (CPL). The “Alcoviser MARS” unit is a high-quality Bluetooth-enabled device that allows for seamless connection with most of today’s smartphones. The new integration with RecoveryTrek’s MobileTrek, (iOS and Android), companion application allows for real-time, secure transmission and reporting of breath alcohol testing data including BAC results, timestamp, photo or video imagery plus GPS coordinates of the location where the test was performed.
Kirk Cizerle, CEO of RecoveryTrek, had this to say about the integration, “We’re in the business of facilitating evidence-based recovery with the most advanced solutions available. Our customers include program directors, case managers, probation officers and the individuals themselves who are working hard to maintain their sobriety. They all want convenient and affordable devices that provide secure, accurate, and reliable testing results. This groundbreaking innovation takes our GetBAC program to another level of quality while at the same time remaining convenient and affordable. We’re proud to offer this important program and pleased to include this portable Alcohol Screening Devices that conforms to Federal Department of Transportation’s NHTSA requirements.
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ABOUT RECOVERYTREKRecoveryTrek, LLC is committed to providing state-of-the-art; customized software solutions and excellent customer service for organizations and individuals focused on behavioral health and reduction of substance abuse. Since 2011 RecoveryTrek has partnered with a wide variety of professional monitoring programs, treatment centers, non-profit organizations and individuals all with a desire to incorporate the most advanced evidenced-based tools including software, mobile, and laboratory solutions into their treatment protocols. RecoveryTrek’s groundbreaking “Success Management Software” was originally designed for the unique needs of case managers responsible for treatment monitoring of licensed professionals and is a cloud-based system featuring responsive, adaptable customization in a secure environment.
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