I might fail a ETG test. Should I admit to drinking or wait for the hammer to drop?

[Vaccu]

Some info to set the scene:

I was administered into a sober living house after some emotional and mental breakdowns. I do not have a drug or alcohol addiction. I have abided by the rules of the house for about five months. I have graduated from an IOP and I meet with a life coach who is a close confidante for me right now. My sober house manager is an old school AA guy, but I have gained his trust (at least, for now).

So last Saturday on the Fourth, I was getting off work at 11 and was going to meet some of my coworkers at a ramen place. We all met up and ordered some ramen. They all were ordering drinks. Skipping past the part where I make excuses for my behavior, I ordered a glass of beer and joined them in celebrating the Fourth. I only had that single beer. Afterwards I waited outside and smoked a cigarette until I was positive I was OK to drive. I drove home and fell asleep.

This morning my house manager gave me a urine test. I was unaware of ETG up until this morning. I have done some preliminary research online and my conclusion is that I am going to test positive.

I am meeting with my life coach in an hour and a half for our regularly scheduled meeting. I am definitely uncomfortable admitting my lapse of judgment to my house manager, but if I were going to admit it to anyone, it would be my life coach. She has been in my corner from day one.

The pros of admitting to her would be the show of honesty.

The cons of admitting to her would be the repercussions. Would she see this as a major mistake and hospitalize me? I just got my job a month and a half ago and I would be devastated if I had to leave it. I would definitely get kicked out of my sober living. Actually this afternoon I am touring a different sober living so I was kind of already on my way out of there anyway.

Again, I am not an alcoholic. My issue that got me into the whole treatment world was my mental health, which led me to some emotional breakdowns that rendered me incapable of taking care of myself. In the past five months I have made significant progress. I have a customer service job where I practice interacting with people. I have begun to feel better about who I am. Now I am worried that my life coach is going to see this as a major setback, delaying my way out of this stage of my life. Should I tell her and see what happens, or should I refrain from telling her on the off chance that the ETG test comes back negative?

[Steel Maiden]

I agree. Be honest.

[Snow White.]

i also agree that honesty would be good in this situation. You've been working hard to do the right things and make changes, hopefully this one isolated incident don't set you back - but you're better off being honest and talking about what happened (and importantly, what you learned from it).

Wishing you all the best.

[random.swirls]

I agree with honesty especially if the test wouldn't lie. It doesn't sound to me like you would need to be admitted (unless I am missing something) so try not to worry about that to much.

[~AngelofLove~]

I also agree about telling the truth. You had one drink. Yes there might be some consequences, but its better to tell the truth.

[Wintering]

Be honest. From what you wrote you have accomplished so much. Set backs happen, especially in any kind of recovery or treatment. They'll know this, too.