# Invasive Monitoring Attachable monitoring devices take on excessive alcohol consumption. By [Mishal Omar](https://www.trendhunter.com/MishalO) | Published Apr 16, 2018 | Category: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/lifestyle-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/invasive-monitoring ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.9/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Invasive Monitoring trend? **Invasive Monitoring:** Borderline invasive alcohol-monitoring implantations are becoming more common as institutions and brands seek to empower consumers in reducing their intake of such beverages. The use of attachable monitoring chips ensures accountability on the part of consumers seeking to enhance their health or overcome alcoholism, while giving companies in-depth quantifiable information on consumer lifestyle habits as they relate to alcohol intake. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Aug 4, 2016 to Apr 18, 2018 - Published: Apr 16, 2018 - Patterns: [Cyclicality](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/cyclicality), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity), [Naturality](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/naturality), [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Invasive Monitoring trend ### Invasive Monitoring Attachable monitoring devices are becoming more common as a means to empower consumers to modify their behavior. ### Transdermal Monitoring The use of flexible and wearable sensors can provide real-time quantifiable data on consumer health habits and lifestyle. ### Implantable Alcohol-Monitoring Implantable chip technology with advanced sensors can improve abstinence rates among recovering alcoholics in addiction treatment programs. ## What the Invasive Monitoring trend means for industry ### For Healthcare The healthcare industry can leverage these trends for remote patient monitoring and disease management. ### For Food and Beverage The food and beverage industry can use these technologies to modify certain ingredients to meet health standards and dietary restrictions. ### For Safety and Security focused industries can use these technologies to enforce policies and mitigate risks in public spaces, such as transportation, entertainment, and education. ## Workshop question How can your brand offer easily accessible enhancements to its customers' lifestyles or work habits? ## Trend signals for Invasive Monitoring Trend score 3.9 out of 10, from popularity 67%, activity 43%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 67% - Activity: 43% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Invasive Monitoring trend 5 featured examples from Aug 4, 2016 to Apr 18, 2018. - [In-Mouth Tracking Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toothmounted-sensor): Nutrition Can Now Be Better Controlled with This Tooth-Mounted Sensor (Category: Tech) Implication: Incorporating miniature biosensors into dental technology and products can allow for easier health tracking during routine visits - [Alcohol-Tracking Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alcohol-monitor): This Transdermal Alcohol Monitor Tracks Blood Alcohol Levels In Real Time (Category: Tech) Implication: Flexible, wearable sensors have the potential to transform the healthcare industry and improve patient outcomes. - [Alcohol-Monitoring Temporary Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-tattoo): This Smart Tattoo by University of California Enhances Health (Category: Tech) Implication: The healthcare and wellness industry can benefit from the integration of alcohol-monitoring wearables into personalized health tracking programs and treatment plans for alcohol-re… - [Booze-Detecting Implantable Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/implantable-chip): This High-Tech Chip Can Help Monitor Alcohol Consumption Levels (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The development of implantable biosensors for precision health monitoring opens up new opportunities for the medical technology industry to innovate and improve patient outcomes. - [Implantable Alcohol-Monitoring Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alcohol-biosensor-chip): This Alcohol Biosensor Chip Can Be Injected Into the Skin (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Implantable biosensors can revolutionize the healthcare industry by enabling real-time monitoring of health markers in patients. ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) - [Source Signatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/oak-finish-whiskey) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Lifestyle - [Mystery Packaging Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cow-not-laughing) - [Multi-Benefit Protein Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comes-in-three-flavors) - [Creator-Led Learning Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/learning-series) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) All articles: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle)