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Bambam0651
Jul 5, 2012, 01:29 PM
I have been driving for over 20 plus year.. I found out about 4 yrs ago I have adha.. I couldn't afford the meds. Amp I went to a black market.. Well I finally can afford them I wa hit with a random last month and it showed up.. I have the prescription for after the date of the drug test.. So what is going to happen to now.. Will there be any kind of classes I can take.. This is all I know driving

DrBill100
Jul 5, 2012, 03:00 PM
I assume you received a telephone call from a Medical Review Officer (MRO) during the drug test?

There are two parts to your question. 1) The test itself, and 2) the employer's written policy (a requirement) in relation to a positive test.

Providing that the test was performed in accordance with DOT regs the answer to your question lies in the employer policy. Action against you must be clearly defined therein and applicable to all those similarly situated. There is little left to chance or choice in DOT regs and all information must be made available to you.

Bambam0651
Jul 5, 2012, 03:22 PM
I assume you received a telephone call from a Medical Review Officer (MRO) during the course of the drug test?

There are two parts to your question. 1) The test itself, and 2) the employer's written policy (a requirement) in relation to a positive test.

Providing that the test was performed in accordance with DOT regs the answer to your question lies in the employer policy. Action against you must be clearly defined therein and applicable to all those similarly situated. There is little left to chance or choice in DOT regs and all information must be made available to you.
Thank You so much for your help, I can breath a little now.. I know I shouldn't of went black market on this med, but expert I couldn't afford it... Imlove my family very much, and this was allmo could do thanks

DrBill100
Jul 5, 2012, 03:36 PM
Given the circumstances you describe I would recommend that you review employer responsibilities under the federal guidelines. Those are contained in 49 CFR Part 40 available on-line at: DOT - TITLE 49: TRANSPORTATION (http://www.dot.gov/odapc/documents/PART40.pdf) Of interest to you would be, but not limited to, Section § 40.23 What actions do employers take after receiving verified test results?

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