Justfor1

So as most know I'm currently unemployed. Of course, I have managed ways to make money. One being donating plasma. I was doing it 2X a week & was making about $60 a week. Today the plasma worker checked my arms & accused me of IV drug use! The boss (a nurse/doctor) was called over & I was asked to leave. I become very agitated & started yelling that I don't shoot heroin!! I never did, I only snorted it. I think what they thought was a track mark was my hospital IV from when I overdosed last month. The police were called and because I never threatened the worker they let me go. I am now barred from all plasma centers. The thing is that it wasn't a track mark and they just assumed. I am no longer gambling either so I will have absolutely no income. I'm still waiting on my license hearing results which will lead to a job in a upscale restaurant. Anyways, thanks for reading.

CarolD

I did that too to supplement low paying jobs....but no one ever questioned me ...sorry it happened to you...

Justfor1

Carol, and once you are "barred" from one center then you barred from all of them. It is a good way to make extra money & you are also helping to produce valuable medications.

eJoshua

That sucks... I'm sorry.

Things will get better I know, stay strong.

24hrsAday

indeed! tough situations always pass.. looking back i can honestly only credit God for saving my ass in seemingly hopeless times. it will get better! ODAAT.

sugarbear1

Can you write them an honest letter stating the mark was from a medical procedure. Also get a statement from the hospital stating you were there for a medical procedure? Without detail regarding specific reason(s).?.

Or, take it to mean it's time for a change. If you're donating & snorting, not great for plasma recipients...

Also, take a look at your reactionary behavior, no one deserves that treatment (yes, you are early in recovery, but that could lead to a resentment & possible relapse) and your yelling/defensive reaction clued them in that maybe...who knows. Glad you're sober & not OD'ing today!

Love & hugs,

Justfor1

sugerbear, I think your right. I yelled, "I don't shoot heroin, I have only snorted it!" You are suppose to not have an extensive drug/alcohol history if you donate. All my usual tricks are used up & I think it's God telling me to get a job. I had a craving yesterday to hit the bottle. I, painfully, remembered that the one bottle of cheap Vodka will lead to a minimum of a 2-3 day bender with drugs/booze. I went to a 9pm meeting last night & talked about my anger.

choublak

All plasma centers, nationwide?

Justfor1

Choublak, I'm not sure. I believe in the surrounding area Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin ect... It may be for the best. I miss working & being a productive member of society. I use to be a pretty good bartender/server. I was already on my last warning at the center due to coming into donate smelling like booze. I would not be able to donate, sometimes, because my blood pressure would be high.It doesn't effect the plasma in anyway though. I have to see what my criminal background is so I can see what jobs I'm able to apply to. I have very few convictions. I have nearly always been lucky with my court cases.

choublak

Well, you'll need to stay sober for job interviews as they do drug testing.

I hope it works out for you.