Behind Bars: The Crisis of NARK II Testing

What happens when a presumptive field drug test is treated as proof of guilt?In this eye-opening episode of Inmate Tea with A&P, hosts April and Pig take a closer look at how NARK II field drug test kits are being used inside North Carolina prisons. Although these tests are intended only as preliminary screening tools, incarcerated individuals are often being punished based solely on a positive field test, without the confirmatory laboratory testing recommended by the manufacturer.In this episode, we discuss:-The misuse of NARK II drug test kits in North Carolina prisons-How false positives can impact incarcerated individuals-The loss of visitation, phone privileges, canteen, and earned sentence credits-Due process concerns in prison disciplinary hearings-Court cases and investigations questioning the reliability of these tests-Why confirmatory laboratory testing is essential before punishment is imposedEveryone deserves due process. This episode explores whether current prison disciplinary practices are meeting that standard and why this issue deserves public attention.💬 What are your thoughts? Join the conversation in the comments.👍 Like • 💬 Comment • 🔔 Subscribe • 📤 Share🚨 Video Disclaimer:The content presented in this video is intended for educational, informational, and advocacy purposes only. Some episodes may contain sensitive subject matter, discussions of criminal allegations, violence, or other explicit content. Listener discretion is strongly advised.The stories, statements, and interviews shared are the personal experiences, opinions, and perspectives of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect the views of Inmate Tea with A&P, its hosts, affiliates, or partners. Allegations, claims, and assertions discussed by guests have not been independently verified by Inmate Tea with A&P unless expressly stated. The podcast does not determine guilt, innocence, or legal outcomes. Our goal is to provide a platform for individuals to share their experiences, raise awareness, and encourage thoughtful discussion surrounding the criminal justice system and related issues.To protect privacy, some names, locations, and identifying details may be changed or omitted.All episodes featuring incarcerated individuals are edited to remove institutional pre-recordings, interruptions, call terminations, and other technical disruptions to improve audio quality, listener experience, and clarity of communication.