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I am being hair tested for alcohol but do not drink every day. will this show that i do not drink every day. i am very worried?

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Dr. James Burns answered

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There are: Currently two tests for alcohol in hair testing, the etg and faee with the faee being somewhat more reliable. Neither one however can be relied upon for low level alcohol use. Don't know your particular situation but let me refer you to an opinion in the uk legal world: http://www.Familylawweek.Co.Uk/site.Aspx?I=ed71707 good luck!

Dr Peltan agreed

Answered 3/5/2016

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