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Will the use of blistex which contains cetyl alcohol cause a false positive on a breathalyzer?

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Dr. Robert Grindstaff answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Blistex: the alcohol in blister will evaporate relatively quickly once applied so it is doubtful it will cause a false positive breathalyzer

Answered 9/6/2014

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