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What causes a positive result for alcohol in a urine test if you don't drink?

I don't drink but my urine tests are positive for alcohol.  Im also diabetic. Im about to be kicked off a suboxone program and I feel helpless.
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I go to a suboxone clinic and I asked for a blood test.  They said no and I should admit that I was drinking  Im very frustrated because I don't touch alcohol I haven't had a drink even socially in 15 years.  
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I don't take any OTC products.  Ive been very careful.  I really think it has to do with my diabetes.  
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Wow!!  I didnt even know that showed in urine!!  Crazy how so many things can make a false positive!!
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495284 tn?1333894042
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My daughter used to work for a monitoring company and she said deodorant will also give a positive reading.

Ask for a blood test as IBK stated.  
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Hi Toni, I agree about asking for a blood test. Also, lots of OTC meds have alcohol in them. Things like NyQuil, liquid cold meds, even mouthwash, and such. Are you taking anything like that?  Good luck!
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Ask to be given a blood test. They are much more accurate.
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