Quick question about drug screening

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Automan2012, Jun 20, 2014.

  1. Automan2012

    Automan2012 Bobtail Member

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    I am getting ready to start school in July and I had a question about drug screening.

    Back in March I was injured while working and while it turned out to be nothing more than a badly pulled muscle the hospital gave me morphine for the pain. I didn't get pills I just got an injection while I was at the hospital.

    Should I get anything from the hospital to cover myself if it comes up on the drug screen?
     
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  3. just_the

    just_the Light Load Member

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    It won't show up in UA, but if you're going to have a follicle test, I'd cover my bases... So, yeah.
     
  4. coolrider101nk

    coolrider101nk Light Load Member

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    Don't offer the information to anyone other than a medical review officer that is calling you to discuss a possible dirty test! In this business work related injury is blackball material. Companies would rather you think there is no such phrase.
     
  5. Wooly Rhino

    Wooly Rhino Road Train Member

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    The above answer is correct. When you fail a drug test the Medical review people will call you and tell you that you failed. At that time you tell them your sad story. They will ask you for proof which will come in the form of a release so they can take directly to the hospital. They cannot talk to your employer until after they have spoken to the hospital.


    Now on a side note. I do not use drugs. However, when I got out of prison I was forced to go to drug counselling. It is standard in Missouri and is a way to make money off us poor felons. I also had to do drug testing every two weeks. So to have some fun, I had my best friend who is also my doctor give me a script for Tylenol 3 with codeine. My drug screen always was positive. More paperwork for the Parole officer. :biggrin_255:
     
  6. Cottonmouth85

    Cottonmouth85 Bad Influence

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    I doubt a school would hair folicle test. By law they can only look back 90 days, its not recognized or accepted by DOT.... yet. A UA, you'll be clear and as was stated above if the MRO contacts you with questions you can give them paperwork from the incedent. Don't just offer up information.

    ....and don't get nervous and drink a bunch of water before testing, a dilute/inconclusive result is not a pass.
     
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  7. Milkman719

    Milkman719 Medium Load Member

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    you have nothing to worry about. If you were medicated in march that stuff is long gone out of your system. You wont be having any hair test at a truck driving school so relax and have a smoke. Just make sure its not WEED!
     
  8. uhjohnson

    uhjohnson Bobtail Member

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    How long does marihuana stay in your body where it can be detected in a urinalysis and at what percent level would a person fail
     
  9. okiedokie

    okiedokie Road Train Member

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    Why don't you do some research about it. Like Google. If you don't use why care what ppm of thc or any other drug.
     
  10. Automan2012

    Automan2012 Bobtail Member

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    Thanks for the info guys. I figured it would probably be gone but the last thing I wanted as for my first drug screen to come back positive.
     
  11. born&raisedintheusa

    born&raisedintheusa Road Train Member

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    Also, going to drug counseling is a complete waste of money if there are NO drugs in your system, along with NEVER having had any drugs in your system. This itself is outright CRIMINAL.

    God bless every American and their families! God bless the U.S.A.!
     
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