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I hope you can answer my question in a professional way. I have failed a random drug test and I have no idea how the chemical came into my system. I do not do drugs and I am very confused about this whole situation. I am only trying to look for answers but I only keep getting judged. Can you give me any clue on how cocaine can get into the system without actually using it. The day I was tested I asked for a cig from a driver. I don't smoke, it was my first and I was going to see if it may help me stay awake. I heard it from other drivers and thought I would give it a try. I was wondering if it was laced. I know I will not do that again. Thanks if you can give me answers. Spaceman
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No known way that I know of. Should ask Nurse Red. To start driving again you need to start the SAP deal. I know you said before you were familiar with DOT requirements. If you are not on any medications (which the Doc would of asked about)somehow or way you were given drugs (whether you know about it or not). I still have heard this story before and am not judging you but instead of asking questions and if you truly want to drive, follow DOT regs, that is your only chance. PS Change your handle it doesn't look good especially with your line of questioning right now.
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Changing my handle has been on my mind. I received because I always carried a telescope with me and looked through it as much as I can. Prime emailed me today and they are considering of taking me back. I will see what happens. I understand about the SAP program but it costs 200 dollars to do. I am working on it. I told Prime that if I have do it that way then I will. I even offered to pay for the drug test myself.
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Cigarettes laced with Cocaine??? It's possible I suppose. But not likely.
Tell me, did he take it out of a regular pack? Did it look like it had been exposed to moisture?
Do you feel that the drug test was collected and packaged correctly? Did you exercise your option for the split specimen to be retested?
I'll check back for your responses. Sorry for the slow answer. I have been away for a bit.
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NurseRed, on my post I just noted that is the only way I can see it happened. I still am confused about it. They did do a split speciman but did not give me the option to submit it until after I was in the hospital the next day. Unfortuantly I was in the hospital for a over a week and had no access to my funds until I was out and it would be too late to do the test on the split. I told my doctor about the situation and he told me both my urine and blood was clean as whistle. Now my understanding is that if there was any thing in my system at that time would of it shown up in the blood test? I have also taken tests scince then and they have all came up negative. I am in the process of talking to Prime about coming back. They have accepted as long as I can show I am drug free. So I can only see what happens. As for changing my handle that will be done.
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With your substance abuse counselor's recommendations, you probably will pay for a few drug tests called follow up tests. Normally six. If you did a good job for Prime and go thru the steps with the SAP you should be fine. It all depends on their company policy. The SAP can also suggest further drug/alcohol counseling or education. MAKE sure they are DOT accepted as a counselor that will follow DOT regs. Some of this I learned from past dealings trying to get some of my old drivers back on the right track. The fact that Prime is talking to you is a good sign.
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What is SAP?
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Substance Abuse Program
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You can call the MRO and demand a retest on the split. It is kept in a freezer for a period of one year. If the MRO refuses, take it to the DOT in your state for additional support.
Dpocumentation that would be accepted would be medical records, bills, anything like that.
And Safety Guy....Please read a little more closely in your manual. An SAP is a Substance Abuse PROFESSIONAL. This is a person who must be liscensed and certified in substance abuse problems and their treatment. They must also be well versed in the DOT regs and indicate so in their reports. The SAP is also the one who determines how long the FOLLOW-UP testing is to endure and how often it is to take place. No one, and I mean NO ONE, can alter the SAP's plan of treatment or testing.
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