I've had some 1099's in my day....

Asking a freelance professional to take a drug test before being given work is really unorthodox. If I were you, I'd tell them that. And that there is absolutely no reason for them to question your integrity especially since you aren't going to be a permanent employee. Tell them to save their money and let you do what they need you to do. If they say that they won't give you the work without the drug screen, ask them if they would drug screen an electrician before fixing an electrical problem? Would they drug screen a photographer before letting one take pics for ads? Would they drug screen a landscaper before letting him start on the landscaping? Unless it's safety or security related it just doesn't make sense....and it's a waste of time....just my 2....

CGI::::::