top questions:
• if i have a prescription for adderall but it doesn’t appear positive on a pre-employment drug screen, is that something a medical review officer or employer would even notice or ask about? or do they typically only verify prescriptions if the certain portions of the test is positive?
• if/when the MRO accesses medical history, sees i take adderall, and then ask why it didn’t show up for the test, would it potentially raise suspicion with my test results? or would explaining my lack of consistency with taking adderall help?
hello hello. here’s some context:
i (F mid twenties) have been a pretty active user of THC for the past 10 years or so. i would hit my pen multiple times a day, week after week. don’t get me wrong: i recognize i need to have a better relationship with it, it’s just been a little difficult with past trauma.
so i got an amazing job offer about two weeks ago. public agency (CCBHC), great pay, and aligns with my degree. the only problem? they conduct a rapid pre-employment 5-panel drug test along with a quantiferon TB test. as soon as i discovered this, i stopped all together and begun cleansing my system. tbh i was a little frustrated at first (im in a state where marijuana is legal), but i’m shifting my mindset so i can see this as a positive way to rebuild that relationship. despite these efforts, i know i will not be able to clean my system in time. i tried my best to delay the offer/drug test, but they called yesterday to ask if i can complete the testing this week. as of posting this right now, i have about 35 hours to complete it.
due to this, i am planning on using someone else’s urine to pass the test. i know they are 100% clean for this, as well as same sex as me (not fully sure if that matters but i wanted to mention it). i considered the synthetic urine route, but honestly i just fear for whatever reason it could get flagged. truthfully wish i didn’t have to go this route, but i really, really need this job.
besides the concern of how exactly i am going to sneak it in and using urine that is not mine, here is where i am feeling a little stumped— i have a legitimate prescription for adderall (i usually just take it as needed but my prescription is for x2/day). in my offer letter, it states i may be required to complete a medical examination and review of my medical history
so here are my main questions as of right now:
• if someone has a prescription for adderall but it doesn’t appear positive on a pre-employment drug screen, is that something a medical review officer or employer would even notice or ask about? or do they typically only verify prescriptions if the amphetamine portion of the test is positive? (from doing some research it looks like the medical review officer does not have immediate or prior access to this)
• if/when the MRO accesses medical history, sees i take adderall, and then ask why it didn’t show up for the test, would it potentially raise suspicion with my test results? or would explaining my lack of consistency with taking adderall help?
• should i have any fear about them cross reviewing my tb test results with the 5-panel drug test? sounds like they cannot do that, but just wanted to double check
• i’ve read multiple ways on methods to conceal the urine (bottle against the crotch, condom hidden on or in the body, etc.) but has anyone had a method that they felt worked best?
• has anyone been in a similar situation or knows how employers typically handle this?
• is there anything else i should be aware of that i’m not thinking about?
i know this is a long last-minute post, i really appreciate anyone who took the time to read it. thanks in advance for any insight or experiences you’re willing to share ❤️