Hair Follicle Testing And Prescription Drugs
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Absolutely. If a prescription drug shows up that's being tested for then you'll need to have a legal prescription for it. Otherwise it's a failed test.
But that's my question can it count against you if it was prescribed to you personally?
Absolutely. If a prescription drug shows up that's being tested for then you'll need to have a legal prescription for it. Otherwise it's a failed test.
As long as you have a legal prescription for it then it will not be considered a failed drug test. However, if it is a prescription that is not allowed in trucking, like a narcotic for instance, you may not be allowed to drive if it is deemed that some may still be in your system. I honestly don't know the criteria they use to determine if you can drive right now or how long you would have to wait. You would have to speak with a doctor who gives DOT physicals about that.
DOT:
Department Of Transportation
A department of the federal executive branch responsible for the national highways and for railroad and airline safety. It also manages Amtrak, the national railroad system, and the Coast Guard.
State and Federal DOT Officers are responsible for commercial vehicle enforcement. "The truck police" you could call them.
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Can a prescription drug count against you in a hair follicle drug test?