Posted by Brenda on February 24, 2000, at 20:13:51
In reply to Drug Testing and Serzone, posted by Phillip on February 24, 2000, at 16:01:07
> Can anyone give a qualified opinion as to whether or not anti-depressants such as Serzone will show on employment drug screenings? I can't imagine being offered a worthwhile job if you disclose that you take medications of that sort-in spite of the fact that they can arguably make you a better worker.
I worked in H/R for years at a large corp. They didn't screen for psych meds. They screen for alcohol - at a certain level - marijuana, barbiturates, speed (any kind), cocaine. I would definitely NOT disclose personal medical information. Prospective employers aren't even allowed to ask your age, much less about your health. I was screened while on Prozac, never showed up. However, I was taking Donnatal for IBS, and that did show up as a Barbiturate. So if you are taking a medication for medical purposes that might show up like that, you may want to consider disclosure. They ask you to list all the meds you are taking before they do the peepee test. Valium and some drugs like that might show up. Also, it depends on the type of job you would be hired to do. Working heavy machinery, sitting in an office, etc. They company is looking out for their liability. Also, if it's a quick return test, say overnight - chances are they aren't screeing for much except alcohol, speed, downers, marijuana, and cocaine. Serzone won't show up. Just like they can't look for any other stuff, i.e., HIV, hepatitis, whatever. It's like Noa says about the ADA thing. They would be wide open for a lawsuit. I personally feel that when it comes to employers - the less personal information given the better. Good Luck!
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