Healthcare Workers Failing Drug Tests After Using Legal CBD Products

“Thought on telling your doctor as a Registered Veterinary Technician, you are not comfortable with something and refusing to partake. I'm in emergency med, I have came across a few of these incidents. Recently the manager wrote me up for refusing to do something I deem unethical and goes against "do no harm". I was told they're the doctor and I need to do what they want regardless. submitted by /u/Thin_Acanthaceae_427 [link] [comments]”

“I recently accepted a job offer. Part of me was thrilled but secretly, I was dreading the drug test. Why? Because I take broad spectrum CBD to help me sleep and a drug screen does not care from where the THC comes from. After nervously clicking through all the acceptance docs, a document for the drug screen was produced. It showed the test that would be conducted. As a last ditch effort to at least give me some relief before the inevitable, after reading all the "only time can clear you sys”

“Hello, I was wondering if anyone had any insight on if med cards hold any gravity on if a nurse ever tested positive for marijuana in New York/Northwell (unrelated to on-site impairment, more so metabolites found in system for workers comp/med error) and what would happen with the BON? Excerpt of law found in the New York Senate's website: "§ 42. Protections for the medical use of cannabis. 1. Certified patients, designated caregivers, designated caregiver facilities and employees of de”

“Hi all, I have been recruited for an RN position at SCH Culver City. Does anyone know if they drug test clinicians for THC? And is the test urine analysis or saliva swab? I partook in some marijuana this summer and need to make sure I give adequate time to provide clean sample. Thank you submitted by /u/Outrageous-Emu-3898 [link] [comments]”

“The concentrates like the pens can take months to clear because of the potency and ease of frequent use. My bestfriend is 115lbs and it took her exactly 59 days to test clean from that shit.”

“Just got offered a job in BioMed manufacturing for AbbVie through a job recruiter and was told there was a possibility they wanted a drug test. I admittedly didn’t think too much on it as many previous jobs in the industry never went through with it but I told the recruiter I take Aderall and that it will show up, so he said just bring my script to show them. I totally forgot that these companies also test for weed. It’s legal and extremely normalized in my state so it slipped my mind. I hadn’t”

“Hi Reddit! I need advice and not sure how to handle this. I used to take melatonin to sleep. I have really bad ADHD and a really active mind. I started taking sleep gummies about two years ago and they helped so much more. I buy them at a local store legally in a non legal marijuana state so assumed they had no thc which was stupid—I guess they have hemp derived THC. I thought it was a non issue that it would pop on a drug test. Fast forward to today. I am moving from a really great job to a new”

“Thanks for your comment! May you specify what you mean by “herbal pills and concentrated drinks?””

“Got an attending job offer, have been working on onboarding since April. Haven’t used any marijuana in a very long time. Then my kid got really sick, went to the ICU and almost died. They’re better now, but this weekend it feels like the ptsd and scariness of the situation really hit me so I took a few edibles for sleep and to help relieve the panic symptoms. Last yesterday. Got a call this morning about testing….. i’m so fucked. The timing could not be worse. They mentioned 24-48 hrs I should h”

“Hey all! I just got accepted for a retail position and I was wondering if they test for THC? I keep seeing that some places test but dont really care, some dont even test for it at all! My offer letter mentions alcohol but not marijuana/thc. I knew someone who got a job there and they said its four panel (no THC) but I wanted to make sure so i could take a bit of a break! EDIT: If anyone can call and ask the grapevine location id appreciate it so much!! I know a lot of people are assuming its ok”

“In Australia it doesn’t happen ever. At least not in Victorian public sector to my knowledge.”

“I just started working at a regional hospital in arkansas and am just wondering how common it is for nurses to be randomly drug tested. I already did my pre employment test and I know you can get drug tested for suspicion or work injuries. I know they have it in their guidelines they randomly test but I want to know if that’s really common. submitted by /u/Ill_Account3554 [link] [comments]”

“In my state it is law any employer can refuse employment due to THC despite it being legal”

“Hi all! Have any of you ever tested positive for THC for a pre-employment screening test and have gotten the job? I just received a job offer and they require a urine test before the start date. I live in CT, where it's legal. I've been using a pen for insomnia for about a month now so I don't think it will out of my system in time, and I'm even paranoid if I come up positive they'll report me to the BON. If anyone has anyyyyyy insight into this it would be greatly appreciate”

“Methadone is given for other reasons. I would suggest obtaining a note from your provider stating that you’re taking it under her/his care. I’m on it, but it’s for chronic pain due to tumors on my nerves and muscles. You’ve been clean for a while and thats amazing. I encourage you to seek help.”

“I have tested positive for amphetamines and benzos on drug tests for employment and nursing school. I had to provide the testing facility with a copy of my list of prescribed drugs from the pharmacy, and since that proved that I had a prescription for medications that explained both of those positive tests, they reported the tests as negative for illicit substances. I would think methadone or suboxone would be the same. Congratulations on your ten years!”

“Yeah definitely don’t give HR a copy of your prescription up front. My understanding is sometimes it’s the lab directly which is often an outside lab.”

“Wow 😯 Okay, I'm in GA. I didn't know this was a thing in other states.”

“**Updating to add this is in Georgia I was recently offered a teaching position but have to take a drug test this week, and am worried I will pop for THC from legal delta-8 gummies. Any experience with this?? I’m super scared to lose this position, I haven’t taken any since I was offered the job but since the turnaround time is so tight I’m still in the positive window. submitted by /u/CoupleQuirky3696 [link] [comments]”

“Thank you! Yes I assumed they would still test for it regardless, i was more so curious if anyone has been fired on a pre employment screening for a positive thc result, definitely hope terminating the offer wouldn’t be the case, but appreciate the honesty. Would have better prepared for this but have to get all of this done in short notice to make the hiring period!”

“Even in states where weed is legal the individual facilities are allowed to decide to test for weed. It's not something that an entire state would change. You can ask HR of the specific facility you're hired for what they test for, but do not assume that somewhere wouldn't test for it just because it's allowed in that particular state. You can absolutely lose a job for testing positive.”

“It’s definitely possible, especially in states where it is legal. However, I think you need to consider the very real possibility that you ARE dependent on it. I’m not giving anti-weed advice, but that was a bizarre thing for you to say after you just graduated with a degree in nursing.”

“My guy was on methadone for pain and an embarassing number of nurses decided that methadone=addiction and didn't bother to consider that methadone is just an opioid agonist like any other.”

“I am wondering if it is Delta 8 or 9 which technically is not illegal in SC. However, besides the psychosis which is a side effect the issue with this stuff is that it last in urine up to 90 days and will still pop for THC. Just because they change the last molecule does not make it now THC it just makes it legal to sell. So if he smoked a D-8 vape he is boned”

“Hey everyone! I recently accepted a position at San Joaquin General Hospital. I know that California passed AB 2188 protecting off-duty cannabis use, but I also know SJGH is a county/federally funded safety-net hospital. For anyone who currently works there or was hired recently: does the hospital's pre-employment screening still disqualify you for testing positive for THC metabolites on a standard urine screen? Or do they follow the new CA protections for non-safety-sensitive/non-DOT roles?”

“Just assume they do test for it and act accordingly. If you couldn’t quit weed for a the short time you were job hunting, and knowing it could put your whole career in jeopardy, then you should really examine your relationship with that substance”

“Cmon man do you want to take that risk based on some potentially outdated posts on the internet? Call it a tolerance break, it’ll be good for you lol”

“Moved out to CO a couple years ago and every health system I've worked with dropped THC from their panels around the time it went legal here, Common Spirit included from what I've seen with friends who went there. My last screening was a standard urine test, 10 panel minus THC, they handed me the form and I noticed it wasn't listed anymore. You're probably in the clear but I'd still play it safe until you get that paperwork in hand, some individual facilities can be weird abo”

“Tell the doctor/nurse performing the test that you have a medical marijuana card so they can follow their procedure. When I did this in NJ, my positive THC result was not reported with my test results.”

“completely understandable. I’ve (thankfully) never had to go to the ER and was unsure if drug testing would be involved in the UA.”

“Heyy if I go to the ED at the hospital I work at for something completely unrelated to work and test positive for THC, can my job fire me? (Ga) submitted by /u/Dry_Try_3940 [link] [comments]”

“And I know it’s “negative on the test” but I’m still worried about it as my job I got now (on the side) I’m walking 8-10 miles a day working when I do work. I’m scared it’s gonna re release THC into my blood/urine. I have been off for 3 days and decided to test after not doing any heavy exercise. I also scared they might say it’s “diluted” but I only drink water 4-6 bottles a day as I love my teeth too much to feed them acidic drinks. I might have to pick up some b2-riboflavin to make it very ye”

“This is not a place to receive medical advice. For any diagnosis, prognosis, or similar question, speak to your doctor.”

“I don’t get it. Thc is not federally banned because of the hemp bill. But I guess it’s the same as those institutions that ban nicotine for insurance reasons.”

“Federal rules also have THC as schedule 3 now. Which means it can legally be prescribed, by federal law. I haven't seen this come up yet though in any discussions regarding random testing in nursing.”

“Here in New Mexico it's a rec legal state. The last two hospitals I worked at could only test you for what they suspected i.e. missing oxy from your Pyxis get a UA for opiates. If you smell like you just took a bong hit, they can test you for that. Then, my dumb ass got a job at the VA. It's federal property so I'm subjected to random drug tests.”

“Hello! I was offered a position as a nursing assistant in a hospital setting and today I took my drug test as a part of the pre-employment assessment. I have used THC products in the past. I would say nightly January-may. The beginning of June I stopped completely. It’s been about 56 days since my last use (≈8 weeks). I wasn’t nervous going in, but now that I’m waiting for results I’m so scared I failed it. For context in a 5’4, 130lbs female. Additionally I used thc dispos. Can someone tell me”

“Hey all, prepping for my hospital clinical hours in CA. I know CA passed AB 2188 for off-duty cannabis, i passed my onboarding drug test but i wanna know if i can partake off duty during my internship completing my 400hrs, since hospitals receive federal funding, do hospital do 10-panel drug screens on random drug test or for hiring and do they still enforce cannabis use off duty ? Even for medical use? Want to make sure I’m 100% compliant before onboarding. If anybody who works at a Los Angeles”

“I have a urine test tomorrow. I haven’t smoked in 1.5 months. These are at home tests. Do you think I’ll be good?! Help I’m so scared See 2 pics below submitted by /u/NSGgirl [link] [comments]”

“I actually just started a job where I do drug screenings, a majority of companies no longer test for THC unless it is a federally funded position.”

WNC we don't test for THC anymore.

“Gotta be careful. The law stating that THC for off work use does not apply to healthcare workers. We are explicitly cut out of that bill.”

“I've noticed this more lately too. my old hospital dropped THC from the panel about a year ago because they were losing too many candidates in the hiring process. makes sense really, especially when you've got a nursing shortage and can't afford to lose good applicants over weekend use. the 10 panel still catches the hard stuff like opioids and benzos which is what they actually care about anyway. I had a coworker fail a test for something her dentist prescribed after a procedure and”

“Asking for my dad, he’s applying for a fleet manager position and he takes gummies at night. Does anyone know whether fleet managers are typically tested for marijuana? Are there legitimate ways to help it leave his system faster besides stopping and waiting? submitted by /u/NoAcanthocephala9255 [link] [comments]”

“So what I was originally going to say was that UNMH is the only game in town not drug testing new employees for THC and that's probably the only reason they have any employees 😂 I didn't because I did not want to be overly negative buuut I see you already know about it! I'm not sure what your background is, but I know if I had to go back to UNMH right now, I could probably find something where I could get by because I know the system so well that I don't necessarily need to rely”

“They absolutely aren’t. I never once wasted a med in either case, and I’ve given fentanyl in clinicals. My primary nurse did it. Which makes sense to an extent. None of my clinical sites gave us access to the medstation. Staff had to log in. That said, I do know that you have to waste meds, having been a tech in an ICU. But I guarantee a lot of my cohort probably does not.”

“I would have reported every one of these incidents, but I'm not usually the one willing to deal with bullshit.”

“I was using CBD isolate after a cancer diagnosis for sleep. When I was going back to work I chose to use a different method for just this reason. I currently use melatonin and magnesium for sleep, I have also used an herbal infusion that includes valerian and other herbs that was very effective. Why dont you see if your VA doc will write a prescription for the CBD product and you can send it to the lab. That's what people do for other prescribed substances that show up on a test. If you have”

“I'm a 100 percent disabled Veteran that uses a CBD CBN gummy from a reputable company in California that provides a Certificate of Analysis. The level of THC is less than 0.3 percent.... My drug test came back positive for marijuana THC 😳 The hospital's corporate headquarters are in Tennessee (Ardent Health) with a zero drug tolerance policy, so I'm betting that my job offer will be rescinded. I clearly won't be taking CBN or CBD anymore and will have to rely solely on Ambien fo”