Question 1

can alcohol come up in a hair follicle test ?

Accepted Answer

: Yes.  Visit this site for details of the test and related issues:  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3927158/
Wish you good health!

Question 2

will occasional alcohol use 2  times a week (3-4) drinks per time show up or be detectable in a hair follicle test?

Accepted Answer

Hair follicle: Probably not, but for sure you should not drink 3-4 drinks the same night. Slow down your drinking.

Question 3

if it has been 3 1/2 months since iv drank alcohol and i recently had 2-3 beers only on one night will it show up in a hair follicle test ?

Accepted Answer

: Alcohol can show up in hair follicle testing for 90 days. So the answer is yes.

Question 4

can a hair follicle test for alcohol provide proof of complete abstinence?! i had a couple of beers and a little tequila 2 months ago.

Accepted Answer

Won't show: If you're in an abstinence-based program, this kind of "slip" isn't worth it, though. I'm glad you're doing well overall and wish you continued success.

Question 5

i had 3-4 vodka tonic drinks less than a month ago. will this appear on an alcohol hair follicle test?

Accepted Answer

Drug test : No, alcohol is pretty rapidly metabolized and out of your system. It is not stored within hair follicles.

Question 6

how long does alcohol stay in hair? (hair follicle test) and does frequency of use have an effect? i go out for a few drinks one day a week.

Accepted Answer

The hair test: can give a "look back" up to 3 months! HOWEVER it is only of use for agencies/employers with ZERO tolerance for alcohol use. IT'S TOO SENSITIVE!!!!!
If you drink AT ALL and a potential EMPLOYER is requiring a PRE-PLACEMENT hair test FORGET ABOUT THAT JOB untillyou have had NO alcohol for 90 days!!!!!

MY opinion Only
Hope it helps!
Dr Z

Question 7

if i drank one cup of alcohol mixed with orange juice 4 days ago and i have a urine and hair follicle test  tomorrow will is show up?

Accepted Answer

Depends: if you are usually a hard drinker: for sure- the newer drug testing is quite specific

Question 8

can red dawn liquid be detected in a hair follicle test and how long does it stay in your system?

Accepted Answer

Not a single agent: Based in the list of ingredients, 
2 oz Southern Comfort Bold Black Cherry.
4 oz lemon-lime soda.
splash of cranberry juice (about a tablespoon).
lime wedge (for garnish).there are no contraband agents in the preparation. You need to have a specific chemical in mind for any tests.

Question 9

i am prescribed norco (hydrocodone and acetaminophen). sometimes i overtake. can that be detected in a hair follicle test?

Accepted Answer

Hydrocodone: Yes, hydrocodone, the opiate in Norco (hydrocodone and acetaminophen) can be detected in a hair specimen.

Question 10

what does vyvanse show up as in a hair follicle test?

Accepted Answer

: Depends on the specific type of test and what it is actually measuring. This is not a standard method for detecting breakdown products of Vyvanse in the body. A urine test is more common.

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If it has been 3 1/2 months since iv drank alcohol and i recently had 2-3 beers only on one night will it show up in a hair follicle test ?

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Can a hair follicle test for alcohol provide proof of complete abstinence?! i had a couple of beers and a little tequila 2 months ago.

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I had 3-4 vodka tonic drinks less than a month ago. will this appear on an alcohol hair follicle test?

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How long does alcohol stay in hair? (hair follicle test) and does frequency of use have an effect? i go out for a few drinks one day a week.

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If i drank one cup of alcohol mixed with orange juice 4 days ago and i have a urine and hair follicle test tomorrow will is show up?

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Can red dawn liquid be detected in a hair follicle test and how long does it stay in your system?

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I am prescribed norco (hydrocodone and acetaminophen). sometimes i overtake. can that be detected in a hair follicle test?

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