Safety, driving, work questions
Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2016 9:52 am
Considering opioids and MM... I'm wondering how people esp. in the US, handle the legal risks associated with being someone who may test positive for drugs in employment and vehicle accidents, even if not caused by the drug?
This is a big concern I have. I mean, do you just pray it doesn't happen that you're in a car accident--god forbid an at fault accident, get tested at hospital and law enforcement trouble due to positive test? Is the hospital permitted or required to contact police upon positive test? Even if the drug is in a steady state and you're not showing signs of intoxication, I imagine you could still be charged? And yet it also seems one can't stay home and never go out because you're on daily opioids? How are people handling this concern?
Medical MJ is high on my list to try, but I checked it out with HR friend of mine who was very discouraging re employment, even if you have a card they can refuse to hire you or fire you based on federal law. Very frustrating since from what I'm reading the safety profile of MM seems better. I would prefer trying it first over opioids but I know it stays in hair forever.
Maybe I am being punished for being cynical re card carriers before my diagnosis.
This is a big concern I have. I mean, do you just pray it doesn't happen that you're in a car accident--god forbid an at fault accident, get tested at hospital and law enforcement trouble due to positive test? Is the hospital permitted or required to contact police upon positive test? Even if the drug is in a steady state and you're not showing signs of intoxication, I imagine you could still be charged? And yet it also seems one can't stay home and never go out because you're on daily opioids? How are people handling this concern?
Medical MJ is high on my list to try, but I checked it out with HR friend of mine who was very discouraging re employment, even if you have a card they can refuse to hire you or fire you based on federal law. Very frustrating since from what I'm reading the safety profile of MM seems better. I would prefer trying it first over opioids but I know it stays in hair forever.
Maybe I am being punished for being cynical re card carriers before my diagnosis.