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Occupational Health & Safety (Expert Forum)
Not sure exactly who to ask
Answered by
Philip Parks, MD - Occupational Safety, Occupational Health, Travel Medicine, Environmental Health
Harvard School of Public Health
Boston - MA
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Not sure exactly who to ask
by PJM123, Mar 26, 2008 05:38PM
Hello,
I'm not sure exactly how to ask this, but I'm going to anyway. As I move forward in my career I've heard from friends of potential employers that I'll have to submit a Hair Follicle test which normally would be fine. I don't do any drugs but I have a couple of roommates who smoke Marijuana like it is going out of style and the house constantly stinks of Pot. I'm extremely worried about the potential of failing a Hair Follicle test for not being on drugs. I'm not sure as to the possibility of failing from my roommates being potheads. Any help in this matter is appreciated.
Thanks,
P
I'm not sure exactly how to ask this, but I'm going to anyway. As I move forward in my career I've heard from friends of potential employers that I'll have to submit a Hair Follicle test which normally would be fine. I don't do any drugs but I have a couple of roommates who smoke Marijuana like it is going out of style and the house constantly stinks of Pot. I'm extremely worried about the potential of failing a Hair Follicle test for not being on drugs. I'm not sure as to the possibility of failing from my roommates being potheads. Any help in this matter is appreciated.
Thanks,
P
Doctor's Answer
by Philip Parks, MD, Mar 29, 2008 10:09PM
, Mar 29, 2008 10:09PM
To: PJM123
Hello P,
Passive or second hand marijuana smoke has not been shown to result in a positive hair follicle tests.
Please feel free to ask additional questions. This is a difficult topic to research on your own and get accurate information.
~•~ Dr. Parks
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice. The information presented in this posting is for patients’ education only. As always, I encourage you to see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Passive or second hand marijuana smoke has not been shown to result in a positive hair follicle tests.
Please feel free to ask additional questions. This is a difficult topic to research on your own and get accurate information.
~•~ Dr. Parks
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice. The information presented in this posting is for patients’ education only. As always, I encourage you to see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Member Comments (2)
by PJM123, Mar 30, 2008 01:47PM
To: Philip D Parks
Thanks Dr. Parks. Your information is helpful and eased my mind some. I will ask more questions as soon as I think of the right ones.
