Job Drug Screening and AAS

[thelix]

Hey guys...does anyone know if the drug screening most employees do on new employees tests for AAS ? Could that be a problem if one is on AAS when performing the test ?

 

[jeriko1975]

i don't think they would want to spend $300 on a test test.

 

[Thick1]

No AAS is not screened for in drug tests, unless you are a Olympic or Pro Athlete. But for job drug testing they are after, opiates, cocaine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, marijuana, pcp, etc.

Just for information Ephedrine and Psuedo Ephedrine can give a false positive reading as methamphetamines much like poppy seeds giving a false positive reading as an opiate.

 

[pumpt73]

No bro. I really don't know of any companies that screen for that. With exception to professional sports leagues. Most are testing for weed, coke, meth, etc. They have to be testing specifically for AAS, and let's face it, we don't see many people missing work from AAS usage as compared to people who have been partying all night with coke.

 

[theycallmejake]

No AAS is not screened for in drug tests, unless you are a Olympic or Pro Athlete. But for job drug testing they are after, opiates, cocaine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, marijuana, pcp, etc.

Just for information Ephedrine and Psuedo Ephedrine can give a false positive reading as methamphetamines much like poppy seeds giving a false positive reading as an opiate.

Ive been taking DOC tests every month for the last year. many of them while taking ECA. never a false positive for me.

 

[thelix]

Thanks guys....great to know that ! Big relief now as I do not want to jeopardize this new job I am getting in a month or two due to a Test/Tren/Bold/dBol cycle I am on.

 

[Thick1]

DOC testing kits are not accurate and cannot be used to take action against an employee if he/she tested positive. It is only an indicator where the company will send you for formal testing, either urine, hair or blood test and a lab performs the analysis which is checked by a doctor.

 

[PsyT]

they are almost surely testing just for the NIDA-5

cocaine
amphetamine based compounds
opiates
benzos
cannabis

Tests for testosterone, hallucinogens, and other exotic compounds is cost-prohibitive for most places to run on the reg.

 

[The Booger]

Don't they have to tell you what they are testing for?

My last two jobs did. They only cared about the things mentioned above. Not that I would have been popped for AAS, but I was curious anyways. Only drawback at work is if you go for their insurance plan, they test your cholesterol levels. Cost doesn't go up but if you meet certain requirements you get a discount on your insurance.

 

[Thick1]

Don't they have to tell you what they are testing for?

My last two jobs did. They only cared about the things mentioned above. Not that I would have been popped for AAS, but I was curious anyways. Only drawback at work is if you go for their insurance plan, they test your cholesterol levels. Cost doesn't go up but if you meet certain requirements you get a discount on your insurance.

Yes, they have to specifically tell you what they are testing for.

 

[thelix]

Here is an extract of the company's policy for drug test:

1 Directive
1.1 General
The use, possession, sale, attempted sale, purchase, attempted purchase, conveyance, distribution, cultivation, manufacture, dispensation, or transfer of controlled substances, inhalants or alcohol, or the abuse of prescribed substances, in the workplace is strictly prohibited. Additionally, being at work or in the workplace under the influence of controlled substances or alcohol is prohibited. Likewise, being at work or in the workplace under the influence of prescription drugs not assigned to the individual or taken in excess of the prescribed amounts where the level of prescription drugs impairs, or in the Company’s judgment, is likely to impair work performance is also prohibited. Any employee found violating such prohibitions will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

1.2 Definitions and Abbreviations

Controlled Substance - A controlled substance is defined in Schedule I through V of Section 202 of the Controlled Substance Act (21 U.S.C. 801 et. seq.) and as further defined in regulation 21 CFR 1308.11-1308.15. Examples of controlled substances subject to the Act are as follows:

Marijuana (hashish, cannabis, grass)
Cocaine (crack)
Opiates (heroin, codeine, demerol, morphine, dilaudid)
Amphetamines/Methamphetamines (stimulants, Benzedrine, dextrine, uppers, speed, bennies, crystal meth)
Barbiturates (downers, phenobarbital, secobarbital)
Benzodiazepenes (Valium, Librium)
Methaqualone (quaalude, quacks, soapers)
Methadone
PCP (angel dust)
Propoxyphene (Darvon, Darvocet)

"Controlled substance" for the purposes of this definition does not include alcohol or inhalants. However, the abuse of alcohol and prescription drugs, or the use of illegal inhalants, is subject to the provisions of <company>'s Drug Free Workplace and Substance Abuse Directive.


As you see, they are not disclosing all the tests, but listing some examples of what you will be tested for. I just want to be safe, and not sorry....

 

[QStorm]

Honestly, the cost of testing for aas is more than most companies are willing to put out. a normal drug screen runs around $75 and that is for the mood altering drugs mentioned in that list. aas testing starts at $300 and no company i know really cares enough about aas usage to put out that kind of money per employee. not cost effective and as someone else said, you dont generally miss work or endanger yourself or others at work while using aas. so its not a priority for them to test you for it.

 

[stevo78]

Not only is to expensive but before recently nobody cared. You may see some companies start in the future just because all the hype recently.

 

[eroc613]

I took a company drug test awhile back. First thing they said to me after the results came back negative, "good thing for you, it don't pick up steriods".

 

[Ashop]

Hey guys...does anyone know if the drug screening most employees do on new employees tests for AAS ? Could that be a problem if one is on AAS when performing the test ?

I would highly doubt it unless a very elite position or professional athlete,,,most likely only recreational drugs.

 

[MissyM]

Never heard of it being done unless you work as an athelete.

 

[cjjrwe]

The only jobs I have heard of that test for AAS is some fire departments and police departments. For the average corporate job, then no.

"Six Phoenix area police officers have tested positive for anabolic steroids in the past two years.
Phoenix started testing police officers and fire fighters for steroids two years ago and these numbers have just been released.
3,600 people have been tested in that time period with six testing positive.
The policy was developed after the departments became concerned about the illegal drug. Phoenix was the first major city to randomly test for anabolic steroids."

Expect others to follow...

 

[Big_Duke]

Correct me if I'm wrong... But a steroid test is a completely different test correct? As in, if you go to a center where they're taking 100's of piss bottles for testing, and everyone gets tested the same, then chances are there's no AAS being looked for... All those are being tested for basic street drugs and shit. A steroid test is a completely different test and I'd assume you'd know it if you're getting one...

 

[scott123456789]

I do the Drug testing!

I maintain this type of equipment for a living. For 95 % of the jobs out there the tests are for the street rec drugs etc. Steroids are not in those tests. A specific test could be ordered for steroids but is costs $ and most 95 % of companies won't do it unless it is ordered. I would not worry about it. If anyone ever says how big you are etc just say you lift weights (truth) and never admit to using gear ever.

Scott

 

[DeeZ]

It is highly unlikely every employer I know of do 5 panel drug screens with is just recreational drugs you need a certaing kind of test to test for AAS and its very expensive to screen for it!