would doing a waterfast cleanse test positive for alcohol?

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Just wondering, since it brings you to state of ketosis.... like the Atkins diet, but obviously more so... has anyone done this and tested positive?

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You understand the half-life of Etoh, right?

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Just wondering, since it brings you to state of ketosis.... like the Atkins diet, but obviously more so... has anyone done this and tested positive?

This forum is not about gaming the system - It's about getter better and getting sober. To answer your question if you drink a lot of water it may flush and Etg from your system but you run the risk of a dilute urine which also counts as a positive test until proven otherwise. So if you are drinking and think this will save your butt don't try it just don't drink or use.

Hppy

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I think you might just be asking because you want to do a cleanse? At least that's how I read the question.

I've heard of diabetics getting false positives due to ketones in their urine. Doesn't seem worth the risk and the health benefits of cleanses have been pretty thoroughly debunked.

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I also read the question as wondering if a cleanse would cause a FALSE positive.

I've never heard of it before, but I really don't know enough about drug screens to know. Hope you find some good info to help you, and be careful with the cleanse.

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I haven't been drinking, I want to do a cleanse.. I feel like I'm so toxic ..my face looks like a granny and a teenager mixed. Plus I've gained a TON of weight and my BP is high again so I just wanted to cleanse that crap out. I read about the diabetics testing postitive, that's why I asked. It also resets bad food cravings.

So no gaming the system going on here. Just want to get healthy.

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Specializes in Psych, Addictions, SOL (Student of Life).
I haven't been drinking, I want to do a cleanse.. I feel like I'm so toxic ..my face looks like a granny and a teenager mixed. Plus I've gained a TON of weight and my BP is high again so I just wanted to cleanse that crap out. I read about the diabetics testing postitive, that's why I asked. It also resets bad food cravings.

So no gaming the system going on here. Just want to get healthy.

Per TOS I can't give medical advice but I will tell you what has worked for me - Are you currently able to IM? I don't want to break any rules by posting my regimen on the forum. It is a really good cleanse that focusses on resetting your system but it has to be followed rigidly and It never disrupted any of my tests or results.

Hppy

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I haven't been drinking, I want to do a cleanse.. I feel like I'm so toxic ..my face looks like a granny and a teenager mixed. Plus I've gained a TON of weight and my BP is high again so I just wanted to cleanse that crap out. I read about the diabetics testing postitive, that's why I asked. It also resets bad food cravings.

So no gaming the system going on here. Just want to get healthy.

Per TOS, we cannot provide the medical advice you seek. You will need to contact your HCP to see if this is something you can do for your health.

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