Drug or Alcohol Test for Parent?

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joann

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10 July 2014
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Do you need proof that a parent is using drugs or alcohol to request a drug test or alcohol test?
 

Tim W

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28 April 2014
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In what context?
 

Tim W

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To whom do you propose to make this request?
 

Sarez

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My son's father, whom had not tried to see his son for over a year, recently initiated court proceedings accusing me of being a drug addict! He was apparently so concerned, ( yet only requested to see child every second weekend) He asked that I undergo follicle testing, to which I agreed ( clean results) .
He had no evidence or proof of drug use on my behalf, apart from his own fabricated belief.
So in short, if there is a notice if risk filed, then yes.
All the best.