Certain medicines can impair your ability to work. For example, narcotics can affect the ability to drive or use a machine. However, this type of medicine should not interfere with other activities. Medicines such as ADHD stimulants can improve those who can do the work of ADHD. Nevertheless, more and more companies are demanding drug testing for every position within the company.
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Some people with ADHD, because of some ADHD drugs, are worried about what happens when an employer requests or requests drug screening. Drug screening tests are sensitive. They help detect even low concentrations of various drugs and street drugs. Most companies select a specific drug or street drug for screening rather than testing all possible drugs.
Some Of The Common Substances Screened:
- Cocaine
- Amphetamines
- Heroin
- Alcohol
- PCP
- Marijuana
- Codeine
- Methadone
- Barbiturates
- Antidepressants
Drug screening is considered controversial. However, companies have the right to demand a drug-free workplace. Nevertheless, many people find this practice a violation of privacy. Drug screening laws vary from state to state, but safeguards are in place in most cases to ensure privacy while respecting corporate rights. You can ask about the individual laws of your state. For example, you can ask:
- Are random or unannounced drug tests allowed? If so, do all employees need to be tested, or can the employer select a specific employee for random testing?
- Do companies need reasonable suspicion or probable cause of substance abuse to request testing?
- Do you have a specific situation? B. Where may the employer need drug screening after a work-related injury or accident?
Most employers have a written drug testing policy and a written testing notice before the screening.
Some companies provide a list of medicines (prescription and over-the-counter medicines) that can cause positive results:
The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination based on disability but does not prohibit screening and drug testing. Because of this, employees and potential employees may be required to report their medical condition to their employer, even if they believe it is unjustified or not work-related.
The Epilepsy Foundation, based on concerns that seizure medications can cause “false positives” in the same tests as ADHD medications, staff indicates that:
- It must be possible to present a medical certificate confirming the staff’s medical condition and lawful and medically prescribed treatment.
- It should be possible to request repeated independent tests to confirm the results of
- You may appeal a decision that results in a job loss or other adverse action resulting from a positive drug test result.
- Maintain the confidentiality of all medical information disclosed during drug testing.
Some experts believe you should talk to your employer and discuss your health and medications frankly before taking a drug test so as not to be surprised later. But I don’t think some people should be forced to disclose their ADHD. This is because doing so creates a negative attitude in the eyes of employers and can lead to refusal to work or other forms of discrimination in the workplace.
Even if you have been tested without first telling them about the drug, you should be allowed to explain a positive result before sending it to your employer or potential employer.