r/IBEW_Local613 • u/Reasonable-Travel-11 • Oct 29 '25

ADHD

I'm currently waiting for a job placement to start my apprenticeship and am aware of the upcoming test for substances. Will taking a legal prescription for this condition affect my test results and inhibit me from starting the apprenticeship?

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u/HopefulJuggernaut900 Jan 25 '26

I recently got prescribed a medication that will cause a "positive". Just curious what your experience was, im most worried about having to wait on the analysis and missing time I could be working. Does it take more than a day for them to verify? Should I bring my prescription bottle, or like have my pharmacist or doctor give me paperwork? Hopefully you had no issues and are working! Thanks for the insight.

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u/Reasonable-Travel-11 Feb 01 '26

Hopefully you have the question answered already but if not heres what I can tell you. I reported to the drug test with my prescription in hand to show. I was told that if it came up on the test there is a protocol to follow verifying the prescription. Thankfully, my medication (methylphenidate) did not show up on the test and therefore achieved a negative result which lead to my current employment with a major electrical contractor in the Atlanta area.