bubba
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Post by bubba on Apr 9, 2009 21:22:56 GMT -5
I have to start pain med's. Having my interview next week. Does SSA conduct Drug screens, if so when?
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Post by regalzr7 on Apr 9, 2009 21:42:02 GMT -5
I was hired last year and have not had a drug test.
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Post by hopefulj on Apr 10, 2009 8:36:03 GMT -5
Assuming the pain meds are prescribed, and that you take them as prescribed, you shouldn't have any trouble anyway. Just bring the Rx with you.
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Post by professor on Apr 10, 2009 10:16:12 GMT -5
I have to start pain med's. Having my interview next week. Does SSA conduct Drug screens, if so when? Having been an insider on government drug testing, I can say with authority that you never need to worry about prescription meds showing up in your sample. When they do, you need only prove that you're taking the meds legally (either by showing the bottle or getting a letter from the prescriber) and you'll be fine.
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bubba
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Post by bubba on Apr 10, 2009 12:40:58 GMT -5
Thanks, So I figured but do they test or not?
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Post by southerner on Apr 10, 2009 13:55:26 GMT -5
No ALJ of which I am aware has undergone drug testing. However, in the forms to fill out you must certify no illegal drug use over a set period of years--either 5 or 7 I think--so erroneous answers may come back to bit you on the a--. Lying on a federal form can be basis for removal i would think.
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Post by zero on Apr 16, 2009 12:43:35 GMT -5
How do they do drug testing? Is it like the Pepsi challenge and you test which one gives the best buzz? I know a lot of people from my high school who would volunteer for such a job for free.
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