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How Long Does Alcohol Remain In The Hair While Testing For Drugs?
Question: how long does alcohol stay in hair for hair testing
I only drink a lot on weekends and not so much during the week. I don't drink at all for at least 4 days the first part of the month and then another 4 days at the end of the month.
I only drink a lot on weekends and not so much during the week. I don't drink at all for at least 4 days the first part of the month and then another 4 days at the end of the month.
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Alcohol is detected in hair testing via the chemical ETHYL GLUCORONIDE. This reliably detects alcohol use in the last 7 to 90 days. This means that any ingestion of alcohol at all, from one month ago until one week ago(as in your case), will be present in this hair sample. From the alcohol use you describe, you will test positive for alcohol on this test.
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In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me at my private link below. After you ask a direct question it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Alcohol is detected in hair testing via the chemical ETHYL GLUCORONIDE. This reliably detects alcohol use in the last 7 to 90 days. This means that any ingestion of alcohol at all, from one month ago until one week ago(as in your case), will be present in this hair sample. From the alcohol use you describe, you will test positive for alcohol on this test.
Further queries are most welcome.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me at my private link below. After you ask a direct question it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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