Prison Overcrowding and Early Release: Public Poll Supports Drug Testing as a Condition of Freedom

A recent UK poll reveals strong public support for linking early prisoner releases to mandatory drug testing. Amidst overcrowded prison conditions, the UK government is forced to release thousands of prisoners early. However, the public expresses concern over this practice, with 90% believing drug testing is critical for rehabilitation, 77.8% supporting 24/7 drug monitoring in prisons, and 40% being less concerned about early release if it was linked to clean drug test results.

This initiative for continuous, 24/7 drug monitoring using devices like the PharmChek® Sweat Patch aims to protect public safety by ensuring that inmates with drug addictions are not prematurely released into society without accountability.

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