Drug Testing & Approved Medical marijuana card

10 Comments

1. AnonymousSeptember 19,2024 at 4:29PM UTC

   So my understanding of how the process works - should a drug screen come back positive, the MRO (medical review officer with the screening company i.e. Quest, Labcorp, etc.) will then reach out to you at which point you would share this information and provide the documentation then they would make a determination. If the hiring company did not include the services of a MRO with their drug screening contract, they are the ones making that determination.

   All that to say, it's typically appreciated when a candidate shares this information up front. On the flip side, I can understand why you wouldn't want to as it would be disclosing health information you may not necessarily want to share.

2. AnonymousSeptember 19,2024 at 7:42PM UTC

   AFAIK, there is no reason to disclose WHY you take a med.

   Anything like amphetamines (Adderall/Ritalin/etc) will be presumed to be to ADHD or narcolepsy if you have a prescription, but marijuana has many, many uses. I would NOT disclose cancer. They would think about potentially too much time off, insurance rates, and so on. An oncologist being the prescriber would tip them off, but they may not look beyond the card being valid.

   If it's still illegal on the federal level, does that affect the job? That often depends on the specific employer.

3. AnonymousSeptember 20,2024 at 12:42PM UTC

   Thank you. I had a rough understanding, but not complete understanding of the process.

4. AnonymousSeptember 20,2024 at 1:21AM UTC

   Thanks for the detailed replies. This makes sense and will proceed with caution to not disclose private details.

5. AnonymousSeptember 20,2024 at 12:52PM UTC

   I also have an MMJ card and am worried about this. The way I have handled this is to make sure that I don't apply to jobs that involve driving or any handling of equipment that impairment would be problematic. Even with an MMJ authorization, most states can still charge you with a DUI if you are under the influence, so keep that in mind. While you don't need to disclose to the company, you can disclose to the testing company that there is potential in the hair sample due to the medical use of marijuana under a state-sanctioned card and assure them you got your product from an authorized dispensary.

   My situation is different because I have seizures that limit my ability to drive. I'm not sure why they are doing such a comprehensive drug test on you but know that DUI laws can apply to marijuana and prescription (or other legal/illegal) drugs, not just alcohol.

6. AnonymousSeptember 20,2024 at 2:24PM UTC

   Thanks for sharing. This role is for IT project manager for an insurance company so no driving, physical tasks at all. My treatment has concluded about 6 months ago. I’ve read it can show positive for over 6 months in hair tests.

7. Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistSeptember 22,2024 at 2:53AM UTC

   I don't think I would disclose this up front. If it comes back, you can always provide proof of your prescription. If it becomes an issue, you should have the opportunty to appeal.

   If you're in the US, depending on which state you're in, in can be illegal for them to not hire you if you test positive with a prescription - I believe PA is that way, not sure about other states.

   You don't say what you do - that may also have bearing on this - for example, if you might be getting a company vehicle.

8. kat mobFebruary 27,2025 at 9:00AM UTC
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9. kat mobFebruary 27,2025 at 9:03AM UTC

   Drug testing and an approved medical marijuana card can play an important role in health management, especially for men with low testosterone. Oral testosterone treatment can help restore hormone balance, improving energy and mood. With proper guidance and testing, these treatments can be a safer, more effective way to address low testosterone, supporting overall wellness without unnecessary risks.

   https://www.rethinktestosterone.com/blog/drugs-that-affect-testosterone

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