Suboxone And Pre Employment Drug Screen (Page 3)
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I am prescribed suboxone for an opiate addiction maintenance program. First, will it show up in a ten panel test? Second, can an employer discriminate if they have already offered me the job? Third, is this violating any privacy laws?

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So, I'm a "recovering" heroine addict (I say "recovering", because you're never a recovered addict) of 5 years. Started when I was 18, I'm not 25 and 2 years off the crap. I quit cold turkey, but had a scare and scrambled to find some subs. I tried a suboxone doctor before, when I was about 20, but the guy made me cry when I was at an extremely vulnerable state.

Anyways, so I've been back on subs for about a year now. I take about 1mg a day. I drink a looooot of water, and nothing else. I've been judged, and ridiculed for being on suboxone. But it beats having a bad day and having a weak moment.

So now I've come across this job. It's 10 an hour, versus 7.50 an hour (I live in Alabama, where everyone is in poverty). Come to find out, they give a pre-employment drug test. Woo. I start before then, due to their lack of workers... and I'd probably be fine simply coming off of it, if it wasn't for my chronic pain due to a severe (and chronic) stomach infection I aquire several years ago... on top of being a paranoid schizophrenic. For me, suboxone is a mood stabilizer as well as a pain reducer. I'm still debating on whether or not I'll stop taking it for the test, or risk it. From what I've seen, bup only shows up on a 14 panel test. Neither the 10 nor 12 panel appear to test for it. I guess we will just have to see. I will let everyone know if I can't handle the pain and have to take it, and what my results are.
Everyone light a candle for me. Or pray, whatever.

Also, I really hate all the judgemental asshats on these types of websites. Maaaaan, some people just love to talk.

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it's been a while since these posts I'm having a pre employment test at Quest Diagnostics will suboxone still not show up?? Help I need this job and I'm trying to get my act together

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Who are you telling to get their facts straight?

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I've have 6 drug test since I've been on suboxone for the past 6 months. It doesn't come up on a normal employment ten panel drug screen. It has to be a special test to show that it's in your system. The only time it was detected was when I was in rehab and they did random test ( every week really) for 6 months. So get your facts straight

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May I ask what type of jobs you applied for so I can compare to my situaion

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I am currently sitting and waiting to take a pre-employment ten panel drug screen and physical. Can anyone tell me for sure if I would test positive bupenorphine (suboxone)? As stated in an early psst, most of the replies on this forum are of people bi@$#ing about grammar, and the lack of knowing. I thought this forum was to help people get factual information that would help them. Thanks to anyone who can help me.

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No one cares how many companies you've managed.

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Its a special test to test for suboxone. Most employer don't test for it but a few do. Whoever said that it will show up on a drug screen is totally wrong. It does not show up as an opiate and takes a more extensive and expensive test to test for it hence the reason a lot of employers do not include it in there drug screening. There are a few that do though but not in general.

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Got a pre employment drug test on monday morning not sure if they are gonna test for suboxone or not freaking stressing out took it wed morning at like 3am wondering if I will fail I see so many yes/no on the matter and alot of these threads are from years ago wondering if anything has changed ?

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Ash, I believe the bupe is, in your case, listed as a narc to test for. I also believe they need to use a specific test to look for it. Just because it is listed on your 10-12 panel screen does not mean the test isn't specific....it only means they test for certain narcs/controlled substances. 10-12 panel is not "the test" so to speak.....HOW they test, meaning equipment used and standard of use is the test. I don't remember exactly what it's called but I'm sure u understand what I'm talking about. I'm sure more places are going to start placing the bupe on typical screens since it is being abused more often than not anymore. Just a thought I thought I'd share. U can ask your doc or lab.

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If I take a drug test for a job and they put my piss in two different bottles. Does anyone know if they do that if they would be testing for suboxone?

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Purple Frog, I stated that my post was not directed at you. I would've clarified initially but I assumed it was obvious to who it was directed to. My issue isn't about the grammar wiyh DAVID'S post, if that is also not evident I think my time is being wasted here.

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@Purple Frog, meant to share this nifty trick I found by accident really: most pain management doctors/clinics are able to prescribe suboxone for both pain and addiction, I believe, without SOME of the DEA restrictions enforced for addiction treatment centers, limited patients etc. Currently I am in treatment in a pain management center. How exactly does your insurance work? I have paid out of pocket for most medical care since I was 19 and am always confused by insurers use of almost legal mumbo jumbo terminology;)

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No Purple Frog, sorry I thought it was obvious who I was replying to lol.

@David, thanks for at least utilizing spell check this time. Sorry to disappoint but I have previously attempted to make a list of known jurisdictions to no avail as most do not advertise to their offenders what they test for, I'd imagine the reasons to be obvious.

I don't understand why IT'S SO HARD FOR YOU TO COMPREHEND THAT YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHAT YOU'RE TALKING ABOUT? Are you one of the many that instead of finding out something new or different than what you thought go "oh noooo you can't tell me anything because I'm all knowing, all seeing, omnipotent being that has been in every predicament known to man"?

I'm gathering a yes from your response so far.

Let's take Cleveland for example, I've been a Suboxone patient for over two years and frequented these forums for nearly as long so will try to provide the link (doubtful that it will help since you fail to comprehend no matter what), ANYWHOOO...Cleveland has many subdivisions so obviously many jurisdictions. One JURISDICTION does not while the one next door does. Hmm...I've also provided the fact the entire state of Maryland does as well as my own court jurisdiction. Which is pretty podunk and low on the funding totem so that in itself should provide a few clues.

The internet is full of hocus pocus gobiltygoop as you preach, I however prefer to find accurate information from a trusted source. If someone comes here for advice and takes your ignorance as such I'd say they deserve what outcomes they get.

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Sorry Dave I had no problem with your post...I felt Ash's post regarding mine was wrong. If it was about your post, that's his business, but I had no problem with it. Typing on a mobile device in a car with autocorrect can cause mistakes that are not the writer's fault.... can't always proofread. every post!

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Seems like someone is searching jurisdictions.

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It's not about the Grammer frog, it's about the reply itself . You can usually tell what kind of person you are speaking with, but in this case that was pretty fast.my eyes are fine also, and I believe my grey matter is too.lmao it was that I was a passenger in a car at the time I wrote those posts. Why am I explaining. Have a great day . Ash grade that paragraph. Lol

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Ash...I hope you're not replying to my post, but rather David's. I have no problem using both my eyes and grey matter and was simply agreeing with your statements on the success of sub treatment as opposed to the 12-step programs. (Science vs. prayer.) My grammar seemed fairly clear, and I based my reply on personal experience and facts as I have researched. I' m simply offering information and opinion, again based on what I've experienced personally. I apologize if you took it the wrong way, but it seems I agreed with your viewpoint and was offering support to your post .

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If that was directed to me ash, you need not say another word. Your reply describes exactly what kind of person you are. By the way ash give me the jurisdiction that does? Just the jurisdiction , not your ignorance and name calling. Ty

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Wow...not sure if the reason I had such a hard time processing your reply was caused from the terrible grammar or your lack of obvious experience and actual facts.

I never wish too often to say "I told you so" but in your case I do wish I could be there when the time came.

If you had actually used your eyes and the grey matter in your skull called a brain you would've read that I stated most obviously that pre-employment screening does not typically test for it. Probation and courts in MANY JURISDICTIONS do.

Read my friend. Your "advice" is just what you think someone wants to hear, neither factual, educated or honest.

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