Possible Drug Test

[djdadude]

Hello all-

In about 2 weeks, I will be starting an internship with a government contracts firm (i.e. they aren't in the private sector but they work exclusively with the government). I worked for this firm last year, however it was under different circumstances as I was not technically an employee of their company, I was an independent contractor. In filling out my application for this job, I agreed to submit to background screening.

I have been a regular marijuana user for the past 7 months, and am worried about being administered a drug test. While I consider it unlikely that this happens (I will be an intern, not exactly a high up position, and my mother works for the company), the worries have been pretty much consuming my thoughts since I started to consider this situation. The last time I smoked was the evening of May 7th, around 9 PM. I plan to abstain until work starts, which will probably be the morning of May the 20th.

I guess my questions are these: What do you think is the likelihood of me even being tested, and what is a good way to pass the test if I am to be (I would prefer not to buy products that are made for passing drug tests and would prefer something more along the lines of diuretics)?

Thank you very much for your time.

[Nag Hamadi]

I see the word government so I wouldn't be too surprised if they ask you to drop. I'd say quit until then, invest in a lot of green tea as well as some green tea capsules and take them religiously. Work out as much as you can and pee as often as you can. If you're a skinny person that will help, but you can't be too sure. There's various threads and tips around the forum about drug tests and how to pass them; just use the search button. Good luck.

[Neverwill]

Thats no good man, i smoked the night before my UA and passed through a full urine screen surprisingly.. lotsa water, green tea, and wrapped myself in blankets to sweat and shit like that.. good luck to you though man

[BlazinX1]

I've always passed drug tests using niacin to boost your metabolism. Direatics won't help you remove thc from anything other than your liver.

You need things to help you turn over fat cells, although more pissing will help.

You could get tested, did you fill anything out about that on the app or simply the background check? If it isn't a government sector job however you are dealing with the governement I think you should be fine.

Working in a high up government job might get you drug tested, but the private firm might not, even though they deal exclusively with the governement.

Work out, take some niacin, drink water, and you should be all right.

[djdadude]

I take a multivitamin daily that contains 20mg (100% DV) of niacin. Should I seek niacin supplements?

Physically, I am 6'0, 175 lbs, muscularly built, with an excellent metabolism (i.e. nothing sticks to me and I am a former athlete). I exercise frequently but plan on exercising at least once a day until this has blown over.

I'll probably drink alot of water and coffee or cranberry juice. Does anyone have any other suggestions regarding the test? I have read that flooding your system on the morning of a test and taking vitamin B2 to ensure that your urine is yellow is a good way to foil tests. I was also thinking of buying a self-test to see

In a disclaimer on the application, it was stated that for positions that require a drug test, one will be administered. I personally interpret this as higher up jobs (ie a career rather than a summer internship) requiring a test, while peons like myself would likely not. However that is simply my interpretation and is definitely not reassuring enough to not prepare for a test.

Thank you very, very much for the informative responses, they have made me much more secure about my situation. More input would be appreciated, if anyone has any.

[Blunt Killa 504]

Well if your mom works there they probably won't test you! I didn't get tested and i was suppose to but i knew one of the people higher up that works for budwieser! Everyone else i talked to got tested!

[ipack]

2 weeks with your metabolism and build shouldn't require any extra niacin or anything like that on your part. As long as you're still exercising like you said and drinking plenty of water, you're fine.