It is the employers who generally conduct the pre-employment drug screening procedures. Existing employees and newly hired staff are tested for drugs to ensure that they remain drug free which helps in affecting their work positively. Applicants who are not suitable for the job are not considered. To make effective decisions in hiring tests at the time of pre-employment are carried out.
Suitability and Ability of the Applicant Gets Determined
These drug tests are generally carried out in conjunction with the process of interview. If there are any areas of concern, then they can be pointed out at this stage itself. Suitability and ability of the applicant gets determined at this stage itself. It is on the final selection that the performance of the organization also depends upon. The pre-employment drug tests prove to be a great tool for selecting good employees. Different kinds of tests are conducted at the pre-employment stage. Drug tests, personality tests, tests on integrity, aptitude and skills are also done. Employers do not want to take any risk as far as performance of employees and organization is concerned.
Instead of hiring and firing the employee later on, it is best to detect his or her habits at the initial stage of employment. Profits of the company will only increase if the employee is able to deliver better work. This may not be possible if the employee is on the binge.
Drug Abuse Costs the Organization
Drug testing certain costs the organization a particular sum. But drug abuse amongst the workers and employees costs the employers in billions every year as seen in many cases. Incidents of too much of loss of precious time at work, health deterioration, accidents at work place, etc. are on the increase these days. One of the main causes of this is drug abuse. The employers too have to note that fair practices need to be followed at the time of taking a pre-employment drug test.
Drug testing should be in line with the state and federal laws. Between each of the states the laws related to drug testing, vary. Employers have to adhere to laws pertaining to their state. Right to privacy while taking urine samples should be provided to the candidate. Also if the candidate desires to go for further tests, he should be allowed to do so. If fair drug testing practices are followed in pre-employment drug screening at organizations then the procedure becomes more acceptable to the general public as a whole.
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i recently took a drug test but prior to i had someone blow me a charge. that was on a wednesday but i took the test the following Tuesday what do you think the results will be?
Hi, Tara.
If it was the first time ever and you’re thin then you’ll pass (if we talk about urine test, of course. You’ll pass blood and saliva for sure)
I use to be a heavy smoker but not now I smoked marijuana for a week and stopped on a sunday December 11,2011 that weekend I had someone blow me a charge. On sunday December 18, 2011 I started to clean my system by drinking plenty of fluids but not too much until the day before the test. The day of the test (Wednesday 21, 2011) I drank plenty of water and urinated plenty. I also to a home test after my UA and it was clean but I’m not sure how labs work. I have done something similar to this before and passed but for some reason I’m so nervous this time, do you think I will still pass I’m about 5 feet tall and 150 pounds.
Hi, Kita!
there are two major differences between home test and lab test.
At first lab test is more accurate – it can shows presence of THC up to 15 ng (home – up to 50 ng)
And at second, lab test can show dilution level. If your urine is too diluted then you can be asked for a retest.
Don’t worry. In any case it seems that your urime is clean enough from toxins so either you’ll pas or they will apologise and ask you for a retest which you’ll pas if stop smoke now
I smoked pot for many years. Last two years only smoked 2-3 hits at night. Haven’t smoked in a month at all. Have taken lecithin and supplements with niacin in it. What are my chances??
I was a heavy smoker for 6 months, stopped for 2 months and have smoked once a week for about a month the last time being dec 31, I’m about 140lbs and about 5’7, how long will it take for me to be clean
I smoked pot eleven days ago from tomorrow I have to take a drug test. I am 240 pounds and i only took like two or three hits and i dont do it often will i pass?
Hi, I’m a girl… I weigh 220lbs, 5’7″. Smoked once a week (usually less, 2 or 3 days at most per week) for 7 months, quit for a little over a month, took two hits off a bong 4 days ago. My test will be in 5 days. Will I pass?
hi! my boyfriend hasnt smoked in about a year, but sat jan 7, (12 days ago) he smoked a few times that night.. he is usually pretty active and goes to the gym and sits in the sauna quite a bit. He got a job offer today and had to take a drug test but he doesnt get the results until tommorow…whats the chance he will pass? he is about 160 not fat but muscle.. 5’10
I smoked 4 hits of weed a week ago I had a DNA drug test done today I have been taking gold seal after I smoked will it show up
I was a heavy smoker for 5 months, quit smoking everyday in December and just smoked maybe once a week, January 16th was the last time I actually smoked. How long will it take me to pass a drug test? I’m about 5’2″ and I weigh 120 lbs.
Hi, I took 6mg of ativan and was given approx 300mg of liqiuid morphine. (someone thought it would be funny). Anyway I slept for 24 hrs thereafter. I take random urine drug tests for my job. 2 days later I took 120mg of lasix, drank a lot of fluids and then again took 40 mg of lasix on the 5th day after the above drugs. On the 5th day I drank 2 cups of coffee, and 1 16oz glass of water. I did urinate approx 3 times before going into do a random drug test. The urine was clear yellowish. Do you think the urine was clean from the above drugs
Also, please note I have never used the above drugs prior to the above.
i havent smoked weed for 3 days and ihave to take a piss test in 1 hour how do i pass
i will be taking a drug test tomorrow, i havent smoked hardly at all this mont do u think i will pass??
hi i just wana no how long i have to stop smoking weed for in order to pass a drug test i am a every day every night smoker and have been for 12 years i have stopped smoking for 8 days now how much longer should i stop smoking for in order to pass a drug test
I never smoked marijuana before. I had couple of puffs from a friend some 4 weeks ago and had a hair test after 4 weeks.
I am overweight. Would it be detectable ?
Hey im 21 5 foot 2 &120 pounds for the month of february I only smoked twice with the last time being about 5days ago…now im a regular cranberry juice drinker I also take the cranberry pills along with fish oil and a multivitamin daily …on tuesday I was invited to come in for a interview by a airline, long story short I passed the interview and began the hiring process…Today wednesday, which is the day I had to take the drug test…. Lastnight I drank 4 16oz bottles of water with lemon juice in it and about 3 glasses of cranberry juice I was urinating str8 thru the night, and took a b12 vitamin
I also purchased a detox flush drink called royal flush.it said to wait 1 hour b4 the test to drink it and fill the bottle twice then pee at least two to 3 times before taking the test, well I went twice, it also gave me diarrhea (sorry 4 da tmi )*
I JUSS WANNA KNO WHAT CHANCES I HAVE AT PASSIN!! Ive been stressing sooo much because I really really need this job! my family has been sooo proud of me for getting hired id hate to fail..smh
Chanel – Did you pass? I’m in a similar situation. Height, weight, length of time that has passed since smoking and I’ve done all the same things. I have a test tomorrow and will be taking one of those flush drinks QCarbo16. Curious to see what my chances are?
I hardly ever smoke, and before this last Saturday (it’s now Friday) it had been about two months since I smoked. I took about 6-10 hits from a pipe, and I think it was pretty weak. I am 24, 6′ about 260. I’m drinking a shit ton of water. Could you tell me about how long it will take before I can pass a test to get a job.
I need hey answer I have a dot drug tests coming up 1 month from now and I’m a very heavy smoker how can I get clean
Joe
Joe, Being a heavy smoker you have a high toxin level and you would need to stop smoking and use two 7 day comprehensive cleansing programs http://mbdetox.com/Premium-Detox-7-Day-Comprehensive-Cleansing-Program_p65/ for the 14 to 20 day period that the kits provide for. You shouldn’t use synthetic urine because the DOT will conduct test for that. You should stick to a low sugar and low fat diet during the program and get some exercise so that you can reduce your toxin levels quicker. Also keep hydrated during the program and monitor your progress with urine test strips http://mbdetox.com/THC-Marijuana-Cannabis-Dip-Strip-Drug-Urine-Test_p95/
My urine test came back dilluted if this because I drank too much water or because detox was detected???
Confused
A dilution result means you drank too much water.
Have a dot drug test in money for detox kit I have cranbarry pills and can work out every day will that work or should I use someone else urine
And just sweating in a sana type thing would that help any
hi im from western australia i smoked a herb called noah yesterday and weed last saturday i have a drug test next monday i weigh 76kg and 195cm tall how will i go?
Samuel
I am not familiar with the herb called noah but the weed might show up in your sample. How often do you smoke and when was the last time you smoked before Saturday? You should take a home test from your pharmacy to see if you are still testing positive. If you are then I recommend that you find some type of detox drink to use on test day and not smoke at least 4 days before the test. Good Luck!
I’m 140lbs 5 10 and I was a heavy smoker for about 6 yrs. I just moved to TN. I have a drug test Tomorrow June 28, 2012 the last time I smoked was June 8th. I take Lasix on the regular. What are my chances of passing this drug test? I’m stressing really bad. I need this job more then anything. Can someone please give me an educated answer? What can I do to pass?
Solo
You need to take a detox drink about two hours before your test and urinate a few times to flush out your system before you submit your sample. The strongest drink you can get is called Vale’s Solution 4x http://mbdetox.com/Vale-s-Solution-4X_p99. I would advise using a detox drink because I don’t think you have completely gotten rid of the THC metabolites from 6 years of smoking on a regular basis.
Please help,
I smoked weed 17 days ago. I bought an over the counter the counter THC test last Tuesday and it was negative. I’m taking a pre-employment test tomorrow. Will I pass? :/ please help! Thanks
nate
What is your body weight and how long have you been smoking?
You may want to take a few tests to verify because one sample may not be a close enough measure to judge correctly. You want to test about three samples to be sure. If you are still testing positive then get a good detox drink like Vale’s http://mbdetox.com/Vale-s-Solution-4X_p99 or UltraMask http://mbdetox.com/1-Hour-Quick-Flush-Ultra-Mask-from-Ultra-Kleen-Wild-Berry-Blast-flavor_P77959 to make sure you provide a clean sample on test day.
Hi All
I just wanted to know if I took 1 0.5 lorazepam pill approx 4 hrs before a drug test and it came up positive. They sent me to do a uniary test. I tried to tell them what I took but didnt want to know the names. Do you think this could potentially make me not get the job. Thanks
Kat
If you have a prescription for the substance and disclose it then they should be fine with it but if it was not disclosed prior to giving your sample then they may have issues with you. Every company is different and you would have to speak with someone in Human Resources about their hiring policy.
Hello there,
I was once a daily smoker (usually at night) and have quit smoking for about a week. I am 5’11, 148 pounds. I just got a job offer and I’ve been drinking water and cranberry juice. Do you think I will be clean before the drug test in a few days? I have a fast metabolism and I exercise 3 times a week at the gym.
Drew
THC will take longer than a week to get out of your system especially if you have been a long time smoker. You should go on line or to your local pharmacy and get a home test strip and do a home test with your first urination of the day. This will be the best indicator of your toxin level. If you are still positive then you will need to use a detox drink on your test day. At your body weight a good detox drink for you would be Zydot Ultimate 24 http://mbdetox.com/ZYDOT-Ultimate-24-Plus-Orange-flavor_p131. You just need to stop smoking at least 48 hours before your test and use the drink as directed on test day and you should pass.
Thanks. I actually bought some test strips online, and they came up as negative for THC in urine. So I guess I’m clean.