http://www.cleartest.com | Drug use has become more common worldwide, and yet employers and law enforcement officials still use drug testing to ensure that potential employees and parolees are not under the influence. In this presentation, we’ll go over the most common forms of drug testing, including steps responsible users can take to pass a drug test.
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2. Although drug use has become more accepted among the general public,
workplaces worldwide still sometimes require employees to submit to initial
or recurring drug tests.
Professions that require operation of heavy machinery or interaction with
customers are the most likely to test for drugs, as are most jobs within the
government, military, and police.
If you have to pass a drug test and fear that you might not (no judgement
here!), we’re happy to provide you with some information on the various
types of drug tests out there and how to pass them.
3. While a variety of different types of tests and panels
exist to test for narcotics, most people (regardless of
if they are employers or law enforcement officials)
perform the same basic “5-panel” drug test.1
This urine test is specifically devised to flag for the
following drugs:
-Marijuana
-Cocaine
-Opiates (including Heroin)
- PCP
-Amphetamines
4. Different drug tests test for different things. Hair
follicle tests, for instance, are used to test for long-
term drug abuse. Urine tests, however, can catch
more recent, or even singular instances of use.
Because of the vast differences in how they impact
the body, the elimination rate (the amount of time it
takes to get out of your system) of each drug varies.
Marijuana: 1-12 weeks depending on long-term
use and body fat percentage
Cocaine: 1-4 days
Heroin: 2-4 days
PCP: 3 days – 2 weeks
Amphetamines: 2 days
5. Hair drug tests – Using 50-80 strands of
hair that are at least 1 ½ inches in
length, hair drug tests can detect traces
of drug metabolites in the follicles of
long-term users.2
Urine drug tests – The most common
type of test performed, a urine test is
best at finding out if someone has used
drugs in the past few days or weeks.
Saliva drug tests – Due to their low level
of cost and invasiveness, saliva tests
have grown in popularity in the past
years. However, it’s also one of the
weaker forms, only failing users if they
have consumed the drug orally hours or
days before the test.
6. Detoxify your hair. ClearTest offers a
specialized hair wash that was
created to wash out the traces of
drug metabolites in hair follicles.
Wash it out. A potential home
remedy hair wash made out of white
vinegar, laundry detergent, salicylic
acid, and hair dye may be an
alternative, but most would find this
method risky.
Shave your head and body. Although
this method will surely be suspicious
to those performing the test, it can
work if you’re desperate enough.
7. Use a substitute. Depending on the
amount of privacy your test provides,
using an authentic synthetic urine
substitute may be your answer. By
mixing it with warm water during the
test, you can pass it off as your own.
Detox your system. While a myriad of
detox products are currently on the
market, be sure to do your research
and find the ones that actually work.
Flood your system. Depending on the
substance and the frequency of use, it
may be possible to fool a drug test by
safely drinking as much water as you
can in the days before the test.
8. Give it a rest for a day. Because of the
limited nature of saliva tests, users of
most drugs can simply abstain for 1-2
days and still pass the test.
Wash out your mouth. Although
mouthwash may seem like an intuitive
choice, the alcohol present in most
commercial brands may invalidate the
test. Try drinking or gargling water
several times throughout the day
instead.
Eat lunch. Most saliva tests will try to
stop you from eating or drinking 30
minutes prior to the test, but they’re
not the boss of you.
9. If you’re given enough of a warning, simply abstaining from drug use in the
days, weeks, or months prior to the test (especially if you’re a long-time
user) may be the best option.
In some cases, this isn’t an option. We completely understand that and
want to help our customers overcome any obstacles necessary in order to
gain employment and live their life in peace.
10. Since 1998, ClearTest has proudly offered drug
testing products to people all over the nation. By
helping our clients beat drug tests of all kinds, we
have helped thousands of people stay employed,
and have even given opportunities to people who
otherwise wouldn’t have been considered for
their position. For more information on our
products, visit www.cleartest.com.