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driving and methadone

Is there a problem getting work when you are on methadone?
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Methadone does not show up in a basic opiate test that is part of the standard pre-employment drug test and which can detect heroin, codeine and morphine (and perhaps oxycodone, hydrocodone, and dilaudid). A Methadone specific test must be performed to detect Methadone. This test is not uncommon and is part of the second tier "extended" test done by many companies. Do yourself a favor and be upfront with the company before they spend their money to test you...if they find it and you didn't tell them first, you are gone. Hiding the fact would mean that you are not trustworthy.
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Question 4: Is a driver who is taking prescription methadone qualified to drive a [LINK POSTED BY MEMBER] Only Members Can View This Truck Forum Link. in interstate commerce?



Guidance: Methadone is a habit-forming narcotic which can produce drug dependence and is not an allowable drug for operators of [LINK POSTED BY MEMBER] Only Members Can View This Truck Forum Link. s.
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If methadone is not allowed does that mean that people on other painkillers are prohibited from driving as well?
That doesn't make sense to me.
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well.. why not follow that link Roadmedic supplied and see what they say there? It's always best to go to the source anyway.
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I did follow the link and it doesn't mention other pain medication. Does cover every medical condition and how you can still qualify eventually.
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I did follow the link and it doesn't mention other pain medication. Does cover every medical condition and how you can still qualify eventually.

What pain medications?

In order to find out about the methadone, the easiest and quickest way was to google it. Typed methadone and dot

Try that with the pain meds. You will find there are limits to alot of them as well.
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