Posted by Ted on August 8, 2001, at 18:21:12
In reply to Re: Employer Drug Testing, posted by stjames on August 7, 2001, at 23:22:22
I am probably wrong, but I seem to remember that drug tests only look for certain drugs/metabolites. Xanax is probably not even on the list of things they look for. They are more interested in amphetamines, barbiturates, narcotics, cocaine (classed as narcotic even though it isn't), etc.
And James is right: Don't divulge anything until they point out you failed the drug test. However, you might want to get your doctor's letter first, just so it's handy when you need it.
Good luck.
Ted
> If they drug test, they will know you take Xanax
> because you will test postive for it. If they don't test you do not have to tell about taking it. Either way you never have to say why or what condition. A note from a doc that says "James is under my care and takes Xanax" is all you need, never mention the condition.
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