Does alcohol show up on a pre employment drug test?

The usual testing done for employment does not include testing for alcohol. The ADA does not prevent employers from testing for alcohol, but they do not because of practical considerations. The most commonly used urine test for alcohol actually looks for a metabolite of alcohol, ethyl glucuronide (EtG). read more

A typical urine drug test for employment purposes screens for drugs including amphetamines, cocaine, marijuana, methamphetamines, opiates, nicotine, and alcohol. Urine tests may be required as part of pre-employment screening or may be conducted randomly by employers, especially for employees in certain occupations. read more

Although a standard drug test does not evaluate the presence of alcohol in a person’s system, many companies do include alcohol in their testing policy, using a breath or saliva test. In addition, with the growing use and misuse of prescription medications, many companies are requesting their drug test include additional drugs beyond the standard five mentioned above (e. g. , adding synthetic opiates and ecstasy). read more

Although a standard drug test does not evaluate the presence of alcohol in a person’s system, many companies do include alcohol in their testing policy, using a breath or saliva test. In addition, with the growing use and misuse of prescription medications, many companies are requesting their drug test include additional drugs beyond the standard five mentioned above (e.g., adding synthetic opiates and ecstasy). read more