Does alcohol affect drug screening?

Drugs and alcohol. Alcohol and drugs . . . Both substances can impair a person's mental and physical abilities, cause long-term health issues, and create unsafe situations. read more

Although alcohol does not appear in standard drug tests, it can be included in a drug test if specifically requested. So if you’re interested in testing employees for both drugs and alcohol, simply consult with your screening service to determine what type of program best meets your needs. read more

But if (and I would suspect is the case) it’s a general screening for intoxicants (which they won’t tell you), you’ll still test positive for alcohol, and marijuana if it’s in your system. Alcohol doesn’t affect the pharmacokinetics of THC excretion. read more

You can expect. For the process to be formal, regimented, and documented if done by trained collectors and breath alcohol technicians. You will need photo identification, be asked to empty your pockets, and given a limited amount of time to provide a set amount of urine. For alcohol testing the same process occurs. read more