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Old 11-17-2011, 11:49 AM
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Got the JOB but now the drug test

So I got the job even though I had 2 DUIs. I need to take the drug test. My question is should I be worry about me smoking weed? The last time I did it was 6 to 7 weeks ago. I did 5 puffs at the time. I had try week 4 times in my life and don't plan on smoking when i have the change. I only try it because I was drunk and depress.
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Old 11-17-2011, 11:51 AM
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I have heard that marijuana stays in the system for about 4 weeks, so, I think you will test fine. However I am not an expert and have never had a drug test so that is just my guess.

Congrats on the job and stay strong with not drinking/drugging.
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It depends on if they are doing the standard Urine test or if they have gone 'advanced' and do the hair test.

Here's hoping it's a UA.

Love and hugs,
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Old 11-17-2011, 11:57 AM
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Congratulations on landing the job!
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Old 11-17-2011, 11:57 AM
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I have heard that marijuana stays in the system for about 4 weeks, so, I think you will test fine. However I am not an expert and have never had a drug test so that is just my guess.

Congrats on the job and stay strong with not drinking/drugging.
Weed is somothing that I never did. I only try it because I was drunk at the time. The 4 times I try it was when I was smash drunk. I have to take it before the 23rd of the month.

I read everywhere that it takes between 2 to 3 days for none user and up to 30 days for heavy users.
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Old 11-17-2011, 12:16 PM
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You can go to CVS and buy a drug testing kit and test yourself. They only cost about 20 bucks. I did that before I started a job a few years back. I wasn't a heavy user but, I did use about 2 weeks before. I was passed the test both on my own and for the company.

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Old 11-17-2011, 12:24 PM
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I've never had to take a drug test, so I have no experience to share.
I guess all you can do is hope for the best Act10n.

I hope it all works out

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Old 11-17-2011, 12:54 PM
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Congrats on getting the job! I think you will be fine especially if you were never a regular user. It should be well out of your system by now but you could always go and buy the drug test from Walgreens like others have said if you don't want to worry about it.
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Old 11-17-2011, 01:13 PM
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It will show up on a hair test, standard period they will look at is 90 days and any amount that is enough to get you high will typically show up. But get a testing kit and find out for yourself first. There is no proven method to get drugs out of the hair core but there are many claims out there just to get your money.
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Old 11-17-2011, 01:14 PM
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At my last job, when they switched from urine to hair test, the failure rate for many hiring groups was as high as 80%...
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Old 11-17-2011, 01:17 PM
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Congratulations on getting the job and good luck with the test.
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Old 11-17-2011, 01:17 PM
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You will be fine for pee test. (I am an expert on this subject)
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Old 11-17-2011, 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Sparkydog View Post
You will be fine for pee test. (I am an expert on this subject)
Haha I was thinking this as well. There are so many factors as to how long it will take but that would take a long reply to touch on everything. All you need to know is that if it was a one time thing and it has been more than a couple of weeks you have nothing to worry about. Don't waste your energy worrying, go do something to celebrate your new job!! Congratulations!
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Old 11-17-2011, 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by ACT10Npack View Post
Weed is somothing that I never did. I only try it because I was drunk at the time. The 4 times I try it was when I was smash drunk. I have to take it before the 23rd of the month.

I read everywhere that it takes between 2 to 3 days for none user and up to 30 days for heavy users.
Well then you know more about it then I do and from what you know, you will be fine if it is a urine test. Good luck. :-)

I wasn't into weed either but I occasionally smoked it if friends were. It didn't do nearly the same things for (or against, I should say) me as alcohol and coke. Both of which were out of my system way faster than weed, but which are more dangerous to me... how ironic.
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Old 11-17-2011, 04:28 PM
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Actionpack so glad to hear about the job. Good for you
All the best
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Old 11-17-2011, 05:40 PM
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What if you show up with a shaved head, just in case?

Congrats on the job, I hope the drug test works out.
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