I have a drug test scheduled with the NYC Probation Dept. on Thurs. September 24. I have been taking Xanax every night without a prescription for months. Can anyone tell me with 100% certainty whether they will be testing for benzos or not? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 18, 2009 - 10 answers

I'm a candidate for my local fire department. It's a paid position. Should I disclose my ADHD? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 4, 2009 - 12 answers

How would it look to come in with a fresh haircut two days after it's announced that everyone will be given a hair follicle drug test? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 25, 2008 - 16 answers

Should I appeal a rate increase or just try to find a new health insurance provider? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 14, 2008 - 13 answers

I took 5mg of Valium Saturday night around 2am. Now I find out that the part-time job I applied for wants me to come in on Monday afternoon for a physical and drug test. Will the Valium still be detectable? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 2, 2007 - 15 answers

Would employer urine tests be able to differentiate from cannabis and Marinol (dronabinol)? Alternatively, in my state medical marijuana is approved, do testing centers accept marijuana prescriptions? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 22, 2007 - 12 answers

I am interested in hearing about any Mefis out there that have failed a pre-employment drug test, and how they handled issues with the hiring company and testing company. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 9, 2007 - 10 answers

How can I find a new job that does NOT require drug testing without cause? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 29, 2007 - 23 answers

I am looking to apply for an entry-level position at some of the large investment banks in NYC (Goldman Sachs, Bear Sterns) as well as some smaller ones. I have friends that work in banking and are encouraging me to become a junior analyst. Do they drug test? How extensively? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 28, 2006 - 18 answers

I smoke a small amount of pot about twice a day everyday, and I've smoked more or less this much for about two years. I have to take a drug test in 2 to 3 weeks for a dumb job. I'm willing to quit smoking right now. What are lifestyle changes I can make in order to pass this test? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 4, 2006 - 50 answers

Am I likely to be required to take a drug test to get health insurance? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 4, 2006 - 20 answers

What would happen, in theory, if someone were to fail a life insurance drug test? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 20, 2005 - 9 answers