Xanax and pre-employment drug testing?
354532
Just tell them that you took a Xanax and have a prescription for it.
554820
No.  What happens with Xanax is potentiation.  After awhile, the drug stops working until you increase the dose (which is dangerous after a certain point).  Once you have to stop taking the drug, you experience intense rebound anxiety.  It is very bad in the short term but can also be of moderate intensity for years after you stop taking the drug.
435600
It depends on the type of test and what is being tested for.  As you heard from others, if this is a work or probation-based test for illegal drug use, just keep a copy of all of your prescriptions with you and produce them when the random test is administered.  Don't take any prescription drugs without a prescription, of course.
1090555
Yes, it is legal and fair.  Employers can choose who they will or will not hire and what criteria they will set to determine who is qualified for any position.  \n\nDrug testing is often mandated for a number of reasons, especially in companies that have fleets of vehicles.  Insurance companies offer discounts or can even make it a requirement of insurance.  \n\nAs far as what you do on your personal time....you're right, no one should care what you do during personal time.  But, what happens if your personal time activities cause you to have an accident at work?  Why should your employer have to pay for your personal choices?
58918
If you have Xanax in your system in th last two days, in my state, you are legally considered under the influence. There is no sobriety check or blood level check. If you have taken it you are intoxicated and all the laws covering dui apply to you if you are driving on it.
383599
Assuming you have normal liver and kidney function, and you're not taking any drugs that significantly alter drug metabolism, the Lortabs have a duration of action of 4-6 hours, but can be detected on a drug test for 3-6 days.  Xanax has a duration of about 8 hours, and can be detected for a week or two, longer if you're a chronic user.  Adderall has a duration of action of 4-8 hours, and clears the system and is undetecable in 2-4 days.
725036
Unless drug testing is a condition of employment, and you agree to it, drug testing at random is a farce. I was fired from a job for a positive drug test(pot), although it was a weekend recreational use and left with no recourse. Absolutly ridiculous but I was aware that I could be tested. Their loss...
1008411
I would say probably not, but if you are asked if you have taken anything recently that might impact the test, be honest about it. You think they wouldn't hire you for taking an over the counter FDA approved drug.
821843
the first question would be, why was he prescribed these in the first place. xanax, or Alprazolam, a very addictive benzodiazipine, which is used to treat long term anxiety, should really have not have been preacribed. my advice is to go back to your GP and ask about a anti anxiolytic (just like benzodiazipines) but not addictive called Buspirone. If declines, he is not acting in your best interests, as benzos are addictive, be synical and think about the money your Dr is getting. if so see another GP. he may well forward you to a mental health practioner. with regards to the tramadol, im afraid there is nothing better to be on for that type of pain. codiene possibly, again , you would have tyo speake to your prescriber.
567663
Sounds like you mean Xanax
26818
It appears that there are some sports agencies that will test for excess amounts of caffiene.  According to the link below, there are risks of failing a drug test due to excessive consumption of Red Bull due to a ban on sports drinks.  Employers willl generally test for a handful of specific drug metabolites.  If I remember correctly, the five are THC (marijuana), opiates (heroin, morphine, some prescription pain killers), amphetamines (crystal math, ice, ecstacy, "black beauties"), cocaine (including crack), and PCP.  Very few tests look for more than these five.
62821
XANAX is the correct name of the drug.  Go to Google and type it in, you'll have lots of info.
259579
Don't use them. But if it's too late for that... two things.\n\n1.) There's a website that specializes in tools to help you cheat on a drug test. I won't tell you what it is ... you gotta stay sober long enough to think it through for yourself. Here's a hint, though ... current testing can tell the difference between a poppyseed muffin and a maryjane smokebreak.\n\n2.) If you take in enough natural proteins, your body will expunge the excess first. Take down three or four raw eggs (more if you're a larger individual), about a half gallon of milk, and a pound or so of rare beef and your body will balance itself out.
549513
They are not illegal drugs first of all.  Secondly, when you take the test they'll ask if you're taking any medications.  You can tell them up front that you are taking over the counter medications.  I doubt they'll even show up on the test.
518302
a small dose (xanax)(if legally obtained) should take the edge off and allow your mind and body to relax.  Avoid the controlled release (CR) version for less sleepiness.  And over time you will likely not need the medicine any more.  Hard to imagine right now, but having a relaxed (and usually therefore more constructive) approach to life for a while (a few weeks or months)generally has a way of removing the things that caused you stress. At a minimum it will give you a helpful perspective.  Good luck  And don't think you're alone, anxiety medicine is one of the most common prescripitons in America. :-)
904090
i know that i work in a pharmacy and xanax, ativan sales increase during the holiday season. \n\nbecause of personal and religious beliefs i do not celebrate the "holidays" and am relaxed during this time of the year, its generally my vacation time.
141960
I knew some people in the Air Force who tested positive for drugs. First, he needs to get a military lawyer. He will suggest a hair sample test for the drug. However, if you are guilty of doing drugs, they will have to put you through a rehab program before you are dishonorable discharged.