Xanax - What do I do when I test positive on a pre-employment drug test, when I have a valid?

2 Apr 2012

Blessed,
I would simply provide my prescribed bottle of pills with the explanation RE care you provide parents, etc. You have a valid prescription and any negative repercussions would be discriminatory at the very least, and might even be able to begin litigious thoughts. So what if you take a Xanax once in a while?
I don't know if that was one of your answers, sorry. I got mad at the thought of you being persecuted.
The Hoping I Don't Get Mad at the Man Hippie,
Laura

2 Apr 2012

As the Genie in Aladdin said: "tell the truth!". you will be fine if you are straight forward with the med. this is not a big deal, as Laura was indicating, unless it seems like it is. You are taking control of a very stressful situation. This medication is to help when you are overwhelmed. People get that. it is positive that you are helping others and are being responsible.

What the employer looks for is truth. The trouble starts when you say one thing and they find something else. Please,don't go any further into it about parents, stress and so forth. You are protected by HIPPA laws as is your doc. The doc could easily write the right letter that can help you as well. That may be your best bet.

And a quick caution to communicating to that new employer. As long as you don't tell your life story and how hard it is at home, you will,do far better than someone who they think is going to be gone a lot because of too many problems at home. Stay as cool and professional as you can. Good luck with the process. Wishing you what you seek, Karen

2 Apr 2012

I totally agree with Laura & Karen. You need to tell your prspective emplyer that you know they do a drug test screening & that you do occasionly take aprescribed xanax, & you know it will show. Ask them if they need a note from your doctor for the prescription or whatever. Please be forthright about it, & as Karen stated dont give them your history, just state the fact & be done with it. It doesn't impair your job, you will be ok... Mary

2 Apr 2012

I agree with the lady at services. It would be up to the company's policy. However, if you have a valid script, I don't think you have to worry. That is my opinion. It will show up but the drug is legit because of the script.

3 Apr 2012

I agree with everyone else. I just wanted to add that I think it is very thoughtful of you to take care of your parents like that, and I hope that you get the job you so deserve. Best of luck and God bless. Ruth

3 Apr 2012

I have been through drug testing for a empoyer and on various opiates at the time and valuim. I todl the truth they markded down all that should come up in my drug test. the company that did the test called me at home with the result and ask what pharmacy i use i gave them the information. they put me on hold called the pahrmacy varified the information on my prescriptions and that they are prescribed for me and they fill them their. the women came back on the line to me and said it was confirmed that i was prescribed them legally and they are allowded in my system, i do believe they go by levels also to be sure you are not abusing,and she said she would call th company that had me tested and tell them it was all confirmed and i was fine for the job. i did end up being hired their. so if you are all legit and honest you will have no problems.

6 Apr 2012

I take diazepam and went for a drug screening. I was not up front about it and it showed up. I only delayed the process and looked like I was trying to hide something. I should have just brought my valid prescription bottle in with me. I have been unhappily employed since last Sept. My next drug test I will admit to the lab at time of ua/blood without question.