What happens when you fail drug screen at Doctor's office?
Question posted by Kristylou on 18 Aug 2009
Last updated on 19 August 2009
I have Transverse Myelitis, I suffer from chronic pain and see my Doc every month for my meds. Well I smoke marijuana and on my last appointment some woman I had never seen before and that does not work for my Docs office came in and said that they had to do a drug screen (I know my mouth fell to the floor) she said they would test to see if I was taking my meds as prescribed, and to see if there was anything in my system that was not suppose to be there. When my regular nurse came in I told her about using marijuana, she said to be honest with the Doctor about it. I was honest with the Doctor when she came in, she said that the DEA would put it in they're database (computer).
I got a call today 2 weeks later --- to come in to to talk about my results. Im so afraid that she will drop me as a patient! I am a very sick person and dont know what I would do. Does anyone know if they just drop you or give you a chance to stop. Thanks...
Added 18 Aug 2009:
Not worried about my meds showing up, I take those as prescribed....
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FIDDY
18 Aug 2009
As far as I know you'll most likely will be told they are unable to hire you because you didn't have a prescription card froma doctor to have it. The second chance bepends on what job, do you know someone there that would back you, etc., etc. If this in fact doesn't work out and you truely need the marijuana, go get a prescription card. Good Luck
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Kristylou
18 Aug 2009
It is not for a job, I am unable to work due to my disease. I have pain meds and other meds prescribed to me by my doctor. Everyone was being tested I guess by the DEA, not really sure. In my state they do not offer it as a medical drug.
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Kristylou
18 Aug 2009
seems to me that the DEA was doing the testing because my Doctor had stated that it would be put into a computer through the DEA? I know my level on my meds should be fine I go today so I guess I'll let evryone know what they decide to do. Seems to me that if Montel Williams can smoke and get his meds that they should be targeting those people aswell. My disease is alot like Multiple Sclerosis and it helps with the nausea and the burning.
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FIDDY
19 Aug 2009
Sorry, about that I misunderstood, but I hope all goes well today. Let us know how it goes