Curious about drugs and testing

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by gettinthere, Apr 1, 2012.

  1. gettinthere

    gettinthere Bobtail Member

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    I just finished on 3/23 a doctor supervised weight loss plan which included phentermine. I am starting school in June and am very worried about the drug testing. I have read about the drug testing positive for amphetamines. Will it be out of my system by June or should I tell them I was on it and have a doctor's note stating the dates I was on and when I went off. I want to be completely honest about it but I don't want to ruin the possibility of me ever getting on the road. There are some serious horror stories I've been reading about on drug testing. I'm trying to figure out which was worse....the drug or the weight!
     
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  3. andy

    andy Light Load Member

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    How many months away is June? About any drug would be out of your system by then. I wouldn't even mention it. Don't give them a reason to pass on you.
     
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  4. skellr

    skellr Road Train Member

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    I don't think they will like finding a drug in the results that you didn't tell them about.
     
  5. U4EA

    U4EA Road Train Member

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    If it was a legit, MD prescribed drug, why hide it?

    It would *likely* be out of your system, but if not -- you're screwed...
     
  6. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    I would deffinately get a note from your doctor and bring it with you.I think the school will need a copy of it.Why don't you take a drug test there in your city and see if you pass.It should'nt cost too much.
     
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  7. gettinthere

    gettinthere Bobtail Member

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    Yes, it was legit. I just have scared myself by reading all the posts on drug testing....It seems sometimes they don't care if you were legit at all. I know you can't drive while on phentermine. I can see why....made me loopy!! That's one reason I'm quitting. The other is because I wanna be a team driver with my husband. Now that the kids are in college.
     
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  8. Gizmo_Man

    Gizmo_Man Road Train Member

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    Go back to your doctor, and have him (or his personal assistant) write you up a detailed letter explaining your weight loss program.

    I'd rather you be up front at the beginning, then to try and explain yourself later.

    Now, considering you are ONLY attending school..?? YOU WILL BE drug tested. But, it is only school, not an actual employer. By the time you graduate, and find a job?? it'll be out of your system.

    Now, if the school should deny you entrance after you were up front?? Seek legal counsel, as they would have NO RIGHT to deny you with a doctor's letter.
     
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  9. gettinthere

    gettinthere Bobtail Member

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    Thank you Gizmo! I will do that. I think that's the best way to approach it. And yes it is only school for now.
     
  10. nicholas_jordan

    nicholas_jordan Medium Load Member

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    go with Gizmo_Man plus get the strength to do whatever it is without chems then realize that if you have a doctor-order plus have been off it awhile then if that is not good enough for them then there are bigger problems working there -- sometimes you need to get fired,....and there is no shame in it when need be ~ the shame is not having the cold-steel reserve to walk on a screwed-up situation
     
  11. Klatu

    Klatu Road Train Member

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    Shneider does hair follicle test. Take your presription and doctors note.
     
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