What You Should Know About Drug Testing 101

Ever wonder why drug test leave most people heebie-jeebied and feeling like a tornado meets a volcano? It’s like blindly walking through an alley soaking wet, and not in a good way. The dark, mysterious corners of life will grab anyone and everyone during their desperate hunt for jobs or while they stumble (pun intended) through the recovery phase. Here’s the scoop.

Picture this: you are going to an interview, while you are in your car, stocking up on coffee and out of the blue realization kicks in that there would be a “POP QUIZ” drug test. The exasperating feeling of suspense will swirl your brain for sure. “Can that poppy seed bagel ruin my chances?” Isn’t it incredible how even the littlest things can drive one bonkers?

Now picture adding different tests to the mix—like urine, blood, breath, hair, and even sweat. With some saying each hair tells a story of long-lost months. It’s like a little bit of hocus-pocus combined with science. Pretty wild if you ask me. Those lab guys just don’t let go no matter how much you groom yourself at home.

Oh, and let’s not forget everyday medicines can majorly screw things up. You pop an allergy pill or a decongestant without a hint, there goes your plans. You know that person who announced with pride, “Tonic water just wanted to take me down”? It sounds like a case from the X-Files, right? Now that could easily get you in a twisted storyline easily!

The real town gossip lies in being upfront about things with the people who conduct these tests for you. When that moment comes around being in the loop is no less than alchemy with your regular cup of Joe. Everybody has their own way of dealing with the stress—some close to exploding, others cool as cumber. We could introduce drug tests as a dramatic scene in real-life novella collections lounging at cafes or grilling in a backyard BBQ. And when the tales comes flying, stay You cool as a cucumber… and side step those very daunting poppy seeds!