Marinol & Drug Tests

[glowingone]

I'm hoping someone might be able to answer this question for me. I recently joined a new company which has a policy allowing them to request drug tests. The job is great: good money and good work. So I'm going to accept the position. I'm not sure if the drug tests are random or only done with cause (i.e. you show up to work looking stoned). The way the policy is written, it doesn't say anything about them having randomized drug tests -- just that they can perform them at their discretion.

My only concern is I suffer some wicked migraines that marijuana seems to help. I'm not going to bullshit you, I also do like to smoke recreationally. The migraines are rare (~1/month) so if I have to quit, I will and just deal with the pain/sickness one day a month. My question is: if I can get a prescription to Marinol, for the migraines, will it still allow me to smoke recreationally? Do drug tests distinguish between Marinol and smoked marijuana?

Hope someone can shed some light on this! I did a search already through the forums but there didn't seem to be any conclusive answers. Thanks!

glowingone Reviewed by glowingone on 06-15-2006. Marinol & Drug Tests I'm hoping someone might be able to answer this question for me. I recently joined a new company which has a policy allowing them to request drug tests. The job is great: good money and good work. So I'm going to accept the position. I'm not sure if the drug tests are random or only done with cause (i.e. you show up to work looking stoned). The way the policy is written, it doesn't say anything about them having randomized drug tests -- just that they can perform them at their discretion. Rating: 5

[citriz]

i was wondering the same thing. im thinking of going to my doctors and getting a prescription. i get migraines 2-3 times a week. ever since my car accident, they've just gotten worse (nothing wrong with my neck either.. had xrays and everything...)

im worried that i wont be able to get a job in my new area because most places drug test now...

[glowingone]

im worried that i wont be able to get a job in my new area because most places drug test now...

Well, from what I've read: if you want just Marinol to help with your migraines, you should be okay with the drug tests. You will test positive for marijuana initially but later in the process they'll ask you what medications you're taking. If you explain Marinol, and show a filled prescription, they should report you as negative to your employer. I'm not an expert, never even had a drug test before but that's what I've gathered from reading various stuff around the 'net. Your mileage may vary.

My concern is after showing them the Marinol, if they have a way of running a second test to verify that it's just Marinol in your system and you haven't been smoking as well. If I understand it: Marinol just uses one of many potential cannabanoids, I wonder if they could simply test for a different chemical found in smoked marijuana that's not in Marinol.

Anyway, hope this helps you. Hopefully someone else can help answer the rest of the question. I'm guessing since Marinol hasn't been around very long, and since it was only recently made Schedule III, allowing it to be given to less critical patients, there probably aren't many who've run into this situation.

[citriz]

well in california, smoking marijuana is legal to patients. i dont see why i would have to stick to just marinol. the weed shops here sell weed to the patients..

[glowingone]

well in california, smoking marijuana is legal to patients. i dont see why i would have to stick to just marinol. the weed shops here sell weed to the patients..

Unfortunately, since it's legal by state law and not federal law employer's have the right to still drug test you, and fire you, for marijuana. From what I've read, in California, it's entirely at the employer's discretion.

[m.g.]

it's different in nevada. here the employer must show just cause if they're firing an employee no matter what medication they are legally prescribed. to do otherwise would be discrimination...if i can get my copier set up soon i'll post a copy of the letter employers here are given regarding their licensed med tokers. so far it hasn't been much of an issue as the state won't license anyone on certain medications to drive commercially or do other hazordous work and cannabis and marinol are on that list.

[daima]

[QUOTE=glowingone]I'm hoping someone might be able to answer this question for me. I recently joined a new company which has a policy allowing them to request drug tests. The job is great: good money and good work. So I'm going to accept the position. I'm not sure if the drug tests are random or only done with cause (i.e. you show up to work looking stoned). The way the policy is written, it doesn't say anything about them having randomized drug tests -- just that they can perform them at their discretion.

My only concern is I suffer some wicked migraines that marijuana seems to help. I'm not going to bullshit you, I also do like to smoke recreationally. The migraines are rare (~1/month) so if I have to quit, I will and just deal with the pain/sickness one day a month. My question is: if I can get a prescription to Marinol, for the migraines, will it still allow me to smoke recreationally? Do drug tests distinguish between Marinol and smoked marijuana?

Yes, There are drug test that differenciate Marinol from Cannabis THC.
Whether or not your employer knows this and would know to request it yet another question you will face.
I was prescribed Marinol and i stopped taking it because it just fucked me up more than i wanted to be fucked up. Marinol 2.5 didnt do anything but make my mouth real dry. The 5's made me hungry, but cause a tripping sensation, which i didnt really care for. The 10's? too strong for me. Tripping everyday isnt what i was looking for either. There's nothing like the real thing :thumbsup:
Good luck.
dai*ma:stoned: Pee for enjoyment, not for employment

[daima]

Unfortunately, since it's legal by state law and not federal law employer's have the right to still drug test you, and fire you, for marijuana. From what I've read, in California, it's entirely at the employer's discretion.

You are right. I live in San Francisco and have friends who use cannabis medicinally and work for the city. In SF we do not allow the local government to discriminate agaisnt MMJ users. All tests show that Marinol, available through prescription, has more dangerous side-effects, and a more intense high, than smoked cannabis, making cannabis a safer option for the Mayor, City Council, etc etc, to support.
Like most medicines, cannabis comes with the same warnings....do not operate machinery, drive, etc etc, while taking this drug.
Most clubs put the warning on each indivisual bag sold.

dai*ma:stoned: