Why drug testing of welfare recipients is a bad idea

reply to post by SpaDe_


Look, I am not a welfare agent. I don't know the ins and outs. But I'm telling you, a lot of people have had to pay it back. It's a loan. My mother is still getting billed all these years later. That woman I linked to is having her accident settlement garnished after 12 years. These are not made up stories.

Originally posted by byteshertz

MORALLY RIGHT IS NOT ALWAYS PRACTICALLY RIGHT

edit on 7-6-2011 by byteshertz because: (no reason given)

Frankly though, on this issue, I think they are one in the same. I think it is morally reprehensible to deny someone the most very basic necessities of life because they smoked a joint or have a more serious drug addiction problem.

I would much rather see my tax dollars go them, at least I am getting something for my money.

What did we get when the Pentagon simply "misplaced" $2.3 TRILLION in 2001. Close to half the entire national debt at that time. Never heard anyone scream about that, pass new laws, make a viral internet campaign.

This is the only scientific paper I have found regarding repayment of welfare. I am not a member so I cannot access the study in full, but here is the link anyway...

Welfare as a Loan: An Empirical Study of the Recovery of Public Assistance Payments in the United States

reply to post by CobraCommander


Explanation: S&F!

Uhmmm?

Your sewer on Drugs (By Eric Hagerman
Posted 02.21.2008 at 4:51 pm) [popsci.com]

The approach is, in essence, a community drug test. By analyzing wastewater at treatment plants or at strategic spots throughout sewer systems, scientists can run extraordinarily accurate and anonymous tests on an entire population without ever asking anyone to hand over a cup of urine. (Everyone has to use the toilet, after all.) If, say, Philadelphia implements an ad campaign against methamphetamine, officials could gauge levels of the drug in the wastewater to instantly see if it’s working. Maybe San Francisco is considering building methadone clinics—does the data suggest they’re worth it? And if law enforcement wants to know whether drug busts are reducing consumption in certain neighborhoods, it could get an immediate answer.

Supporters say that wastewater testing provides objective data that links the hard science of chemical analysis and the social science of epidemiology. Conducting a urinalysis of an entire city, they argue, could be far less expensive and time-consuming than surveys, which can take up to a year to process. It would give officials the ability to study drug use in cities and towns in nearly real time.

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A Communal Drug Test via the Sewer. (by Tom Banse April 17, 2008 ) [npr.org]

In Oregon, a team of scientists is making an ambitious attempt to figure out which illegal drugs residents are using. They need only one teaspoon of sewage to administer a citywide drug test. The relatively new field of science is called "sewage epidemiology" and it has a range of practical applications.

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Personal Disclosure: Ahhh so this is all about evil screw us over economy! Follow the $$$!

P.S. Aren't you all glad I didn't embedd any pictures!

It will cost alot more than the cost of the tests. If people on welfare do drugs, it doesnt increase their monthly living cheque any, and provides them with shelter.

If they don't have that, then you have billions in crime. Period. They have done these studies in Canada, homeless people cost hundreds of thousands, each one, you could buy them homes and put them on disabilities and SAVE MONEY.

Its outrageous that we live in a world of forcing others, of criminalizing choices like this, and thus making black market crime situations, and where all people don't have the right to land, resources, help each other build homes and plant gardens and build energy systems, with volunteering. No Slaveery. Healthy people want to shine their lights and use their talents, perhaps lesser hours, sharing work with others, more time with family, but you get the picture.

This isn't to save anyone money. Its to cost the tax payer more and stir up basic hostilies, fuel more hatred for others.

In Canada, we had a program an aquaintance was on, as a coc aine addict and hep c patient, who worked a litttle off and on, and who went off and on into rehab but didn't stay clean for long ever, where he was excluded from work DUE to his habbit, for he wasn't well, addiction is also something that is lifelong, no easy cures, only some get off, and when people fall between the cracks and end up on the street, they don't, they cost the system so much more, not to mention that they count too. Very very very much too. My aquaintance counted too.

And just for the record here too guys and gals, ever since Clinton signed the welfare to work program, welfare recipients are required to participate in work training activity. So it's not a free ride as long as the government is unable to create jobs. Talk about some major blame-shifting going on here. Government can't create jobs, so let's blame a few crack heads and pot smokers that don't have a pot to piss in.

reply to post by OmegaLogos


Awesome info! I have heard about this before but forgot all about it!

Of course, it does not pertain directly to welfare alone, but it DOES pertain to drug use in this country, which of course is just a one-off from the center of this debate.

You can bet that if this is allowed to stand today, you will be peeing in a cup to renew your driver's license in five years from now.

Bad idea .



Which type of drug tests ? The $5. home test or the $100 lab tests ?

A bagel with a dusting of poppy seeds registers as heroine, also the lemon poppy seed cakes as well as the kolachie poppy seed cookies the eastern Europeans eat. Sudafed registers as meth many antihistamine register as meth riddalin for ADHD marax and a few other asthma and ADHA medications register as meth.

So we kick people off of welfare for eating a bagel or talking a medicine to get well great good thinking folks .



dsc.discovery.com...




Every time I go for the company random test I have to submit my asthma med list or it comes back as meth .

So lets kick single moms and sick people off welfare for eating the wrong food or talking medicine .

reply to post by Lostinthedarkness

Substances that cause false positives 4-Way Nasal Spray - false positive for Amphetamines, Morphine (Ref: 1) Accutrim - false positive for Ecstasy (MDMA), Meth (Ref: 11, 16, 18) Acetaminoph w/codeine - false positive for Morphine (Ref: 1) Acet-AM - false positive for Amphetamines, Heroin, Opiates (Ref: 1) Acro-Lase Plus® contains barbiturates (Ref: 18) Adam (slang) may test positive for methamphetamine and ecstasy (Ref: 33, 52) Afrinol may test positive for amphetamines (Ref: 33) A.P.C. w/codeine - false positive for Morphine (Ref: 1) A.R.M. - false positive for Amphetamines (Ref: 3, 18) Aciphex - PPIs may test positive for THC (Ref: 37) Actifed - false positive for Amphetamines (Ref: 3, 18) Actifed with Codeine Cough Syrup® (Ref: 18) Adderall - is an amphetamine, positive for Meth (Ref: 2008 PDR, 18, 52) Advil - false positive for THC, Marijuana (Ref: 1, 14, 16, 18, 20, 26, 29) Afrin - false positive for Ecstasy (MDMA), Meth (Ref: 3, 11, 16, 18) Aleve - false positive for THC, Marijuana (Ref: 3, 16, 18) Alka-Seltzer Plus - false positive for Amphetamines, Morphine (Ref: 1) Allerest - false positive for Amphetamines, Ecstasy, Meth and Morphine (Ref: 1, 3, 11, 16, 18) Allobarbital may test positive for Barbiturates (Ref: 33, 52) Alphenol may test positive for Barbiturates (Ref: 33, 52) Alprazolam contains benzodiazepines (Ref: 18, 33, 52) Amantadine (Ref: 32, 36) Ambenyl contains codeine (Ref: 18) Amesec - false positive for Amphetamines, Heroin, Opiates (Ref: 1) Amfepramone - false positive for Amphetamines, Ecstasy (MDMA), Meth (Ref: 3, 11, 16) Amifepramone - false positive for Amphetamines and Ecstasy (Ref: 3, 11) Amineptine - false positive for Amphetamines and Ecstasy (Ref: 3, 11, 18) Amitriptyline - false positive for '___' (Ref: 3, 47) Amitriptyline may test positive for Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCA) (Ref: 33, 52) Amobarbital may test positive for barbiturates (Ref: 33, 52) Amogel PG® contains opium/morphine (Ref: 18) Amoxicillin - false positive for coc aine (Ref: 13, 16, 18, 20, 21, 26, 29) Ampicillin - false positive for coc aine (Ref: 29) Amphetaminil metabolizes to amphetamine (Ref: 18) Ampicin - may cause false positive for opiates (Ref: 20) Amytal - Positive for Barbiturates (Ref: 52) Anaprox - false positive for THC, Marijuana (Ref: 1, 3, 18) Ansaid - false positive for marijuana (Ref: 3) Anti Anxiety medication, most - false positive for benzodiazepines (Ref: 3) Anti Inflammatories such as Naproxyn (Ref: 26) Antiasthmatics that contain phenobarbitol - false positive for barbiturates (Ref: 3) Antihistamines in general - false positives for Methadone (Ref: 43) Antibiotics - false positives for Heroin, Cocaine (Ref: 13, 18, 20) Antrocol Elixor® contains barbiturates (Ref: 18) Anxitol may test positive for Benzodiazepines (Ref: 33, 52) Apo-Naproxen - false positive for THC, Marijuana (Ref: 1) Aprobarbital may test positive for barbiturates (Ref: 33, 52) Artane - false positive for '___' (Ref: 3) Ascriptin w/codeine - false positive for Morphine (Ref: 1) Aspirin with Codeine (Ref: 18) Asthma medications - false positives for Amphetamines and Ecstasy (Ref: 20, 21) Astramoprh PF ® contains morphine (Ref: 18) Ativan® (lorazepam) contains benzodiazepines (Ref: 18, 52) Atripla (Efavirenz) - false positive for cannabinoid THC (Ref: 39) Avelox (Fluoroquinolone) - false positive for opiates (Ref: 28) B-2 vitamin - false positive for THC (Ref: 21) Barbital may test positive for barbiturates (Ref: 33, 52) Bayer Select Maximum Strength Sinus Pain Relief Caplets - false positive for Amphetamines (Ref: 3, 18) Bayer Select Pain Relief Formula - false positive for THC, Marijuana (Ref: 3, 18) Benadryl (Diphenhydramine) - false positives for Benzodiazepines, PCP, Tricyclic Antidepressants (Ref: 24, 45) Bentyl® - false positive for '___' , Methadone (Ref: 3, 18, 43) Benylin - false positive for Opioids (Ref: 3) Benzatropine/Artane® (Ref: 18) Benzedrine® - Amphetamines (Ref: 18) Benzphetamine - false positives for Amphetamines, Ecstasy, and '___' (Ref: 3, 11, 18, 47) Biphetamine® for Amphetamines (Ref: 18) Black Pearls (Tung Sheuh pills) contain benzodiazepines (Ref: 32) Briantum may test positive for benzodiazepines (Ref: 33, 52) Bromazepam may test positive for benzodiazepines (Ref: 33, 52) Bromocriptine/Parlodel® (Ref: 18) Bromocription - false positive for '___' (Ref: 3) Bromphenlramlne - false-Positive for Amphetamine (Ref: 22) Broncholate CS contains codeine (Ref: 18) Bronkaid - false positive for Amphetamines, Heroin, Opiates, Ecstasy, Meth (Ref: 1, 3, 16, 18) Bronkotabs - false positive for Amphetamines, Heroin, Opiates (Ref: 1, 11) Buprenex® contains synthetic opiates (Ref: 18) Buprenorphine contains synthetic opiates (Ref: 18) Bupropion (Wellbutrin) - false positive for Amphetamines (Ref: 12, 31, 32, 36) Buproprion - false positive for '___' (Ref: 47) Buspirone - false positive for '___' (Ref: 47) Butabarbital may test positive for Barbiturates (Ref: 33, 52) Butalbital may test positive for Barbiturates (Ref: 33, 52) Butisol may test positive for Barbiturates (Ref: 33, 52) Cafergot® - false positive for '___' (Ref: 3, 18) Caldecon - false positive for Amphetamines, Morphine (Ref: 1) Capital and Codeine Oral Solution - false positive for Opioids (Ref: 3, 18) Captagon® metabolizes to amphetamine (Ref: 18) Carbamazepine - false positive for Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCA) - (Ref: 46) Cathne - false positives for Amphetamines, Meth and Ecstasy (MDMA) (Ref: 3, 11, 16) Centrax may test positive for benzodiazepines (Ref: 33, 52) Cephradine - false positive for '___' (Ref: 47) Cheracol contains codeine (Ref: 18) Cheracol Sinus - false positive for Amphetamines (Ref: 3) Chinese herb pills contain benzodiazepines (Ref: 32) Chloroquine - false positives (Ref: 36) Chiorpromazlne - False-Positive for Amphetamine (Ref: 22, 26) Chlorazepate - Positive for Benzodiazepines (Ref: 52) Chlordiazepoxide contains benzodiazepines (Ref: 18) Chlordiazepoxide may test positive for Benzodiazepines (Ref: 33, 52) Chlorpromazine - false positive for Opiates (Also false for pregnancy) (Ref: 32, 36) Chlorpromazine - false positive for phenylketonuria, amylase, uroporphyrins, urobilinogen. May also cause false positive pregnancy test. (Ref: 23) Chlorpromazine - false positive for phencyclidine (Ref: 32) Chlorpromazine - false positive for Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCA) and '___' - (Ref: 46, 47) Cipro (Fluoroquinolone antibiotic) - false positives for opiates (Ref: 25, 28, 32) Cipro XR (Fluoroquinolone) - false positive for opiates (Ref: 28) Clinafloxacin - (Ref: 25) Ciprofloxacin extended-release (Fluoroquinolone) - false positive for opiates (Ref: 28) Ciprofloxacin (Fluoroquinolone) - false positive for opiates (Ref: 28) Clinoril - false positive for THC, Marijuana (Ref: 3, 18) Clobazam may test positive for Benzodiazepines (Ref: 33, 52) Clobenzorex - false positives for Amphetamines and Ecstasy (Ref: 3, 11, 18) Clonazepam contains benzodiazepines (Ref: 18) Clonazepam may test positive for Benzodiazepines (Ref: 33, 52) Clonopin may test positive for Benzodiazepines (Ref: 33, 52) Clorazepate may test positive for Benzodiazepines (Ref: 33) Coca tea, Coca leaf, Coca flour, Coca oil - positive for coc aine (Ref: 41) Co-codamol - positive for opiates (Ref: 33, 52) Codafen - positive for opiates (Ref: 33, 52) Codafen may test positive for opiates (Ref: 33) Codafen Continus - Positive for Opiates (Ref: 52) Codeine - false positives for Amphetamines (Ref: 14) Codeine - will test positive (not false) for opiates (Ref: 20) Codeine Linctus tests positive for opiates (Ref: 33, 52) Codeine Phosphate tests positive for opiates (Ref: 33, 52) Codinal PH® contains codeine (Ref: 18) Co-dydramol - positive for opiates (Ref: 33, 52) Coffee-Break - false positive for Morphine (Ref: 1) Cold remedies with dextromethorphan - positive for opiates (heroin) (Ref: 21) Comtrex - false positive for Opioids (Ref: 3) Contac - false positive for Amphetamines, Morphine (Ref: 1, 20) Contac Severe Cold Formula - false positive for Morphine (Ref: 43) Contact - false positives for Amphetamines, Meth and Ecstasy (Ref: 3, 11, 16, 18) Contact Non-Drowsy Formula Sinus Caplets - false positive for Amphetamines (Ref: 3, 18) Control - false positive for Morphine (Ref: 1) Co-proximal may test positive for Propoxyphene (PPX) (Ref: 33) Coproximal - Positive for Propoxyphene (Ref: 52) Cough medicines - See if any ingredients are on this list (Ref: 20) Cough suppressants with Dextromethorphan (DXM) - false positive for Heroin (MDMA) (Ref: 16) Cows head pills (Chinese herb) contain benzodiazepines (Ref: 32) Cramp End Tablets - false positive for THC, Marijuana (Ref: 3, 18) Cremacoat 4 - false positive for Morphine (Ref: 43) Cyclimorph - positive for opiates (Ref: 33) Cyclobenzaprine - false positive for Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCA) - (Ref: 46) Cylert - false positives for Amphetamines and Ecstasy (Ref: 3, 11) Cyproheptadine - false positive for Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCA) - (Ref: 46) Dalmane® contains benzodiazepines (Ref: 18) Darvocet may test positive for Propoxyphene (PPX) (Ref: 33, 52) Darvon may test positive for Propoxyphene (PPX) (Ref: 33) Darvon® contains synthetic opiates (Ref: 18) Darvon - Positive for Propoxyphene (Ref: 52) Datril - false positives for Marijuana (Ref: 1) Daypro - false positives for benzodiazepines (Ref: 34) Deconsal contains codeine (Ref: 18) Delorazepam may test positive for benzodiazepines (Ref: 33, 52) Demerol - tests positive for opiates (Ref: 26, 29) Demetrin may test positive for benzodiazepines (Ref: 33, 52) Deprenyl - false positives for Amphetamines and Ecstasy (Ref: 3, 11, 18) Desipramine - false positives for '___' (Ref: 32, 36, 47) Desoxyephedrine - false positive for Amphetamines and Ecstasy (Ref: 3, 11, 18) Desoxyn may test positive for methamphetamine (Ref: 33) Desoyn® contains d-methamphetamine (Ref: 18) Dexamphetamine Sulphate - Positive for Amphetamine (Ref: 52) Dexatrim - false positive for Ecstasy (MDMA), Meth (Ref: 3, 11, 16, 18) Dexdenfluramine - false positive for Amphetamines and Ecstasy (Ref: 3, 11) Dexedrine is an Amphetamine (Ref: 3, 11, 18) Dexedrine may test positive for amphetamines (Ref: 33, 52) Dexfenfluramine - false positive for Amphetamines (Ref: 3, 11) Dexlansoprazole - PPIs may test positive for THC (Ref: 37) Dextroamphetamine - false positive for Amphetamines (Ref: 3) Dextroamphetamine may test positive for amphetamines (Ref: 33) Dextromethorphan (DXM) - false positive for Heroin, Opiates, Morphine (Ref: 1, 3, 16, 21, 26, 29, 32) Dextromethorphan hydrobromide or DXM - false positives for amphetamines (Ref: 11) Dextropropoxyphene may test positive for Propoxyphene (PPX) (Ref: 33, 52) DHC may test positive for opiates (Ref: 33) DHC Continus - Positive for Opiates (Ref: 52) DHEA - false positive for anabolic steroid use (Ref: 13) Diabetes - false positives for Amphetamines, Cocaine, THC, Ecstasy, Meth and Opiates (Ref: 3, 16, 20, 21) Diabismul® contains opium/morphine (Ref: 18) Diazemuls may test positive for Benzodiazepines (Ref: 33) Diazepam - false positive for PCP (Ref: 29) Diazepam (generic name for Valium) - contains benzodiazepines (Ref: 18, 20, 26) Diazepam Diazemuls - Positive for Benzodiazepines (Ref: 52) Diazepam may test positive for Benzodiazepines (Ref: 33, 52) Dicyclomine (Ref: 18) Didrex - false positive for Amphetamines (Ref: 3, 11) Didrex metabolizes to methamphetamine and amphetamine (Ref: 18) Diet aids with phenylpropanolamine (Dexatrim, Accutrim) - false positive for Amphetamines (Ref: 11, 16, 18) Diet aids with phenylpropanolamine (Dexatrim, Accutrim) - false positive for amphetamines (Ref: 10, 16) Dietac - false positive for Morphine (Ref: 1) Dihydrocodeine may test positive for opiates (Ref: 33, 52) Dihyrocodeine contains synthetic opiates (Ref: 18) Dilantin - false positives for Barbiturates (Ref: 3, 20) Dilaudid may test positive for opiates (Ref: 33, 52) Dilaudid® contains synthetic opiates (Ref: 18) Diltiazem - false positive for '___' (Ref: 47) Dimetane-DC Cough Syrup ® contains codeine (Ref: 18) Dimetapp - false positive for Amphetamines (Ref: 3) Dimetapp - false positive for Morphine, Meth, Ecstasy (Ref: 1, 11, 16, 18) Dimethylamphetamine metabolizes to methamphetamine and amphetamine (Ref: 18) Dimethylamylamine - false positive for amphetamines (Ref: 50) Dinintel® metabolizes to amphetamine (Ref: 18) Diocalm may test positive for opiates (Ref: 33, 52) Diphenhydramine - false positive for phencyclidine (Ref: 32) Diphenhydramine - false positive for Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCA) - (Ref: 46) Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) - false positive PCP results (Ref: 24) DMAA (dimethylamylamine) - false positive for amphetamines (Ref: 50) d-Methamphetamine HCL may test positive for methamphetamine (Ref: 33) Doco children's cough syrup - false positive for Opioids (Ref: 3) Dolobid - false positive for THC, Marijuana (Ref: 3, 18) Dolophine may test positive for methadone (Ref: 33, 52) Dolophine® contains synthetic opiates (Ref: 18) Donnagel-PG ® contains opium/morphine (Ref: 18) Donnatal may test positive for barbiturates (Ref: 33, 52) Donnatal® contains barbiturates (Ref: 18) Donnatol (for irritable bowel syndrome) - false positive for barbiturates (Ref: 3) Dormonocet® contains benzodiazepines (Ref: 18) Doxepin - false positive for '___' (Ref: 36, 47) Doxepin may test positive for Tricyclic Antidepressants (Ref: 33, 52) Doxylamine - false positive for phencyclidine, PCP, angel dust (Ref: 32) Dristan Cold caplets - false positive for Amphetamines (Ref: 3) Dristan Cough Formula - false positive for Heroin, Opiates, Morphine (Ref: 1, 18) Dristan Nasal Spray - false positive for Amphetamines (Ref: 26, 29) Drixoral Cold and Flu - false positive for Amphetamines (Ref: 3, 18) Dronabad® (Ref: 18) Dronabinol (Marinol) - false positives for THC (Ref: 16, 18) Duramorph - positive for opiates (Ref: 33) Duramorph® contains morphine (Ref: 18) Durophet® Amphetamines (Ref: 18) E (slang) may test positive for methamphetamine and ecstasy (Ref: 33, 52) Ecstasy (slang) may test positive for methamphetamine and ecstasy (Ref: 33, 52) Edecrin - false positive for THC, Marijuana (Ref: 3, 18) Efavirenz - false positive for THC, Marijuana (Ref: 32, 39, 52) Efavirenz may test positive for THC (Ref: 33) Effexor Tablets (venlafaxine hydrochloride) - false positive for PCP (Ref: 52) Effexor XL - Potential Positive for PCP (Ref: 52) Efidac/24 - false positive for Amphetamines (Ref: 3, 18) Efotamine - false positive for '___' (Ref: 3) Elavil - false positives for opiates for up to three days, '___', Methadone (Ref: 3, 26, 29, 43) Elavil - Positive for Tricyclic Antidepressants (Ref: 52) Eldepryl - false positive for Amphetamines and Ecstasy (Ref: 3, 11) Elderpryl® metabolizes to methamphetamine and amphetamine (Ref: 18) Empirin w/codeine - false positive for Morphine, Opioids (Ref: 1, 3, 20) Emprin with Codeine® (Ref: 18) Enoxacin - false-positive for opiates (Ref: 25, 28) Entersan may test positive for opiates (Ref: 33, 52) Ephedra - false positives for Amphetamines and Ecstasy (Ref: 20, 22, 36) Ephedrine - false positive for Amphetamines, Meth, and Ecstasy (Ref: 3, 11, 16, 18, 29, 32) Ephedrine-based compounds - false positives for Amphetamines and Ecstasy (Ref: 20, 22, 36) Ephedrol, Ephedra (Ma Haung) - false positive for Amphetamines, Heroin, Opiates (Ref: 1) Ergostat® - false positive for '___' (Ref: 3, 18) Ergotamine (Ref: 18) Esomeprazole - PPIs may test positive for THC (Ref: 37) Estasule Minus - false positive for Amphetamines, Heroin, Opiates (Ref: 1) Estazolam may test positive for Benzodiazepines (Ref: 33, 52) Etafediabe - false positive for Amphetamines, Meth and Ecstasy (Ref: 3, 11, 16) Ethylamphetamine metabolizes to amphetamine (Ref: 18) Ethylmorphine may test positive for opiates (Ref: 33, 52) Eve (slang) may test positive for amphetamines (Ref: 33, 52) Excedrin IB - false positives for Marijuana (Cannabis) THC (Ref: 3, 16, 18) Factive (Fluoroquinolone) - false positive for opiates (Ref: 28) Famprofazone - false positive for Amphetamines and Ecstasy (Ref: 3, 11, 18) Feldene - false positives for THC (Ref: 3, 18) Fencamine metabolizes to methamphetamine and amphetamine (Ref: 18) Fenelylline - false positive for Amphetamines and Ecstasy (Ref: 3, 11, 18) Fenfluramine - false positive for Ecstasy (Ref: 3, 11) Fenoprofin - false positive for Marijuana, Amphetamines, Barbiturates (Ref: 1) Fenproporex metabolizes to amphetamine (Ref: 18) Fenproyorex - false positive for Amphetamines and Ecstasy (Ref: 3, 11) Fentanyl - false positive for '___' (Ref: 47) Finedal® metabolizes to amphetamine (Ref: 18) Fioricet may test positive for Barbiturates (Ref: 33, 52) Fioricet with Codeine® (Ref: 18) Fiorinal may test positive for Barbiturates (Ref: 33, 52) Fiorinal w/codeine - false positive for Morphine (Ref: 1, 3, 18, 20) Floxin (Fluoroquinolone) - false positive for opiates (Ref: 28) Flunitrazepam may test positive for Benzodiazepines (Ref: 33, 52) Fluoroquinolone antibiotics - false positive for opiates (Ref: 28, 32) Fluoxetine (Prozac) - false positives for amphetamines and '___' (Ref: 31, 47) Flurazepam contains benzodiazepines (Ref: 18) Flurbiprofen - false positive for marijuana (Ref: 3) Fluriprofen® (Ref: 18) Fluspirilene may test positive for amphetamines (Ref: 26) Frisium may test positive for Benzodiazepines (Ref: 33, 52) Furfenorex metabolizes to methamphetamine and amphetamine (Ref: 18) Galcodine may test positive for opiates (Ref: 33, 52) Galenphol may test positive for opiates (Ref: 33, 52) Gamanil may test positive for Tricyclic Antidepressants (Ref: 33, 52) Gatifloxacin (Ref: 25) Gemifloxacin (Fluoroquinolone) - false positive for opiates (Ref: 28) Genpril - false positive for THC, Marijuana (Ref: 3, 18) Gradumet® contains d-methamphetamine (Ref: 18) Halcion - Positive for Benzodiazepines (Ref: 52) Haloperidol - false positive for '___' (Ref: 47) Haltran - false positive for THC, Marijuana (Ref: 3, 18) Hamantashen may test positive for opiates. (Ref: 13) Hempseed Oil - false positive for THC (Ref: 3, 16, 21, 29) Hold Cough Suppressant - false positive for Heroin, Opiates, Morphine (Ref: 1) Homatropine Methylbromide contains synthetic opiates (Ref: 18) Hycodan® contains synthetic opiates (Ref: 18) Hydergine - false positive for '___' (Ref: 3) Hydrocodone - false positive for oxycodone (Ref: 41) Hydrocodone Bitartrate contains synthetic opiates (Ref: 18) Hydrocodone contains synthetic opiates (Ref: 18) Hydrocodone may test positive for opiates (Ref: 33, 52) Hydromorphone contains synthetic opiates (Ref: 18) Hydromorphone may test positive for opiates (Ref: 33, 52) Hydrostat may test positive for opiates (Ref: 33, 52) Hydroymethamphetamone - false positive for Amphetamines (Ref: 3) Ibuprin - false positive for marijuana (Ref: 3) Ibuprofen - false positive for Marijuana (THC) (Ref: 1, 3, 16, 18, 29, 48) Ifenoprofen - false positive for THC, Marijuana (Ref: 3, 13, 18, 21, 26) Imitrex Hydergine® (Ref: 3, 18) Indocin - false positive for THC, Marijuana (Ref: 3, 18) Infantol Pink ® contains opium/morphine (Ref: 18) Infumorf contains morphine (Ref: 18) Isoclor Expectorant contains codeine (Ref: 18) Joy detergent - false positives (Ref: 36) Kaoden with Codeine® (Ref: 18) Kaodene with Paregoric® contains opium/morphine (Ref: 18) Kapake may test positive for opiates (Ref: 33, 52) Kenesed® contains barbiturates (Ref: 18) Kapidex - PPIs may test positive for THC (Ref: 37) Ketamine - false positive for PCP (Ref: 16, 32) Ketoprofen - false positive for THC (Ref: 3, 16, 18) Kidney disease - false positive for Cocaine (Ref: 3, 16, 20) Kidney infection - false positive for Amphetamines, THC, Ecstasy, and Opiates (Ref: 3, 16, 21) Klonopin may test positive for Benzodiazepines (Ref: 33, 52) Klonopin® contains benzodiazepines (Ref: 18) Koalin and Morphine Mixture may test positive for opiates (Ref: 33, 52) Labetolol - false positive for '___' (Ref: 36, 47) Lansoprazole - PPIs may test positive for THC (Ref: 37) Lerisum may test positive for Benzodiazepines (Ref: 33) Ketipinor (quetiapine) - false-positives for amphetamines (Ref: 48) Lentizol - Positive for Tricyclic Antidepressants (Ref: 52) Lerisum - Positive for Benzodiazepines (Ref: 52) Levaquin® (Fluoroquinolone) - false positive for opiates (Ref: 28) Levofloxacin (Fluoroquinolone antibiotic) - false positives for opiates (Ref: 25, 28) Lexotan may test positive for benzodiazepines (Ref: 33, 52) Libritab® contains benzodiazepines (Ref: 18) Librium may test positive for Benzodiazepines (Ref: 33, 52) Librium® contains benzodiazepines (Ref: 18) Limbitrol® contains benzodiazepines (Ref: 18) Lisuride - false positive for '___' (Ref: 3) Lisuride/Dopergin® (Ref: 18) Liver Disease - false positive for Opiates, Ecstasy, THC and Amphetamines (Ref: 3, 16, 20, 21) l-Methamphetamine HCL may test positive for methamphetamine (Ref: 33) Lodine - false positive for THC, Marijuana (Ref: 3, 18, 20) Lofepramine may test positive for Tricyclic Antidepressants (Ref: 33, 52) Lomefloxacin (Ref: 25) Lomont may test positive for Tricyclic Antidepressants (Ref: 33, 52) Loprazolam contains benzodiazepines (Ref: 18) Loratab may test positive for opiates (Ref: 33, 52) Lorazepam contains benzodiazepines (Ref: 18) Lorazepam may test positive for Benzodiazepines (Ref: 33, 52) Lorcet may test positive for opiates (Ref: 33, 52) Lormetazepam may test positive for Benzodiazepines (Ref: 33, 52) Lortab - an opioid analgesic (PDR*) Love Drug (slang) may test positive for amphetamines (Ref: 33, 52) Luminal may test positive for barbiturates (Ref: 33, 52) Luminal® contains barbiturates (Ref: 18) Lysergol - false positive for '___' (Ref: 3, 18) Ma Huang (Ephedra sinica) - false positives for Amphetamines and Ecstasy (Ref: 20, 32, 36) Marax - false positive for Ecstasy (MDMA), Meth (Ref: 3, 11, 16, 18) Margestic - false positive for Opioids (Ref: 3) Marinol® false positive for Marijuana (THC) (Ref: 3, 18) Maximum Strength Sine-aid - false positive for Amphetamines (Ref: 3) Maximum Strength Sinus Gelcaps (Ref: 18) Maximum Strength Sudafed Sinus - false positive for Amphetamines (Ref: 3) Maximum Strength Tylenol Sinus gelcaps - false positive for Amphetamines (Ref: 3, 18) Meclomen - false positive for THC, Marijuana (Ref: 3, 18, 52) Medacepan may test positive for Benzodiazepines (Ref: 33, 52) Medazepam may test positive for Benzodiazepines (Ref: 33) Medipren - false positive for THC, Marijuana (Ref: 3, 18) Mediprim - false positive for marijuana (Ref: 3) Mefenorex - false positive for Amphetamines and Ecstasy (Ref: 3, 11, 18) Menstrual cramp medications like Midol and Trendar (Ref: 26) Meperidine - false positive for phencyclidine (Ref: 32) Mephentermine - false positive for Amphetamines and Ecstasy (Ref: 3, 11) Mesocarb - false positive for Meth and Ecstasy (Ref: 3, 11, 16, 18) Methadone contains synthetic opiates (Ref: 18) Methadone Hydrochloride may test positive for methadone (Ref: 33) Methadose may test positive for methadone (Ref: 33, 52) Methamprex may test positive for methamphetamine (Ref: 33) Methedrine may test positive for methamphetamine (Ref: 33) Methoxyphenamine - false positive for Amphetamines and Ecstasy (Ref: 3, 11) Methphenidate - false positive for Amphetamines and Ecstasy (Ref: 11) Methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA) may test positive for amphetamines (Ref: 33) Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) may test positive for methamphetamine and ecstasy (Ref: 33) Methylphenidate (Ritalin) an Amphetamine-like stimulant (Ref: 3, 32) Methysergide/Sansert® (Ref: 18) Methysergiside - false positive for '___' (Ref: 3) Metoclopramide - false positive for '___' (Ref: 47) Metronidazole can cause interference on EMIT assays that invalidates results. (Ref: 51) Midol - false positive for THC, Marijuana (Ref: 3, 18, 26, 29) Migraleve may test positive for opiates (Ref: 33, 52) Mini-thins - false positives for Amphetamines and Ecstasy (Ref: 20) Miracle herb pills (Chinese herb) contain benzodiazepines (Ref: 32) Mogadon may test positive for benzodiazepines (Ref: 33, 52) Morax - false positive for Amphetamines, Heroin, Opiates (Ref: 1) Morazone - false positive for Meth and Ecstasy (Ref: 3, 11, 16) Morcap - positive for opiates (Ref: 33) Morphine Sulfate - positive for opiates (Ref: 33) Motrin - false positive for THC, Marijuana (Ref: 1, 3, 16, 18, 20, 26, 29) Moxifloxacin (Fluoroquinolone) - false positive for opiates (Ref: 25, 28) MS Contin - positive for opiates (Ref: 33) MS Contin Tablets® contain morphine (Ref: 18) MSIR® contains morphine (Ref: 18) Mudrane GC® contains barbiturates (Ref: 18) Naldecon - false positive for Morphine (Ref: 1) Nalfon - false positive for Marijuana, Amphetamines, Barbituates, Benzodiazephines, Methaqualone (Ref: 1, 3, 18) Naprosyn - false positive for THC, Marijuana (Ref: 1, 3, 18) Naproxen (Aleve) - false positive for THC, Marijuana (Ref: 1, 3, 16, 21) Naproxyn (Ref: 26) Nasal sprays (Vicks inhaler, Afrin) - false positive for Amphetamines and Ecstasy (Ref: 10, 16, 21) Navonaprox - false positive for THC, Marijuana (Ref: 1) Nembutal may test positive for barbiturates (Ref: 33, 52) Nembutal Sodium contains barbiturates (Ref: 18) Neosynephren - false positive reading for Amphetamines (Ref: 26, 29) Neosynephrine - False positive for Amphetamines (Ref: 3, 18, 26) Nexium - PPIs may test positive for THC (Ref: 37) Nitrazepam may test positive for benzodiazepines (Ref: 33, 52) No Drowsiness Sinarest Tablets (Ref: 3, 18) Nobritol may test positive for Benzodiazepines (Ref: 33, 52) Nobrium may test positive for Benzodiazepines (Ref: 33, 52) Noctamide may test positive for Benzodiazepines (Ref: 33, 52) Nonprescription products that contain opium (i.e., morphine) (Ref: 18) Norcyclobenzaprine - false positive for Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCA) - (Ref: 46) Norflex - false positive for Morphine (Ref: 43) Norfloxacin (Fluoroquinolone) - false positive for opiates (Ref: 25, 28) Noroxin (Fluoroquinolone) - false positive for opiates (Ref: 28) Novahistine DH® contains codeine (Ref: 18) Novahistine Expectorant® contains codeine (Ref: 18) Novocain - may test positive for Opiates (Ref: 52) NSAIDS - false positive for THC, Marijuana (Ref: 3, 18, 20, 32) Nucofed Expectorant contains codeine (Ref: 18) Numorphan® contains synthetic opiates (Ref: 18) Nuprin - false positive for THC (Ref: 3, 16, 18, 20, 26, 29) Nyquil - false positive for Amphetamines, Heroin, Opiates, Morphine, Meth, Ecstasy, Methadone (Ref: 1, 3, 11, 14, 16, 18, 20, 26, 29, 43) Obetrol® Amphetamines (Ref: 18) Ofloxacin (antibiotic) - false positives for opiates (Ref: 25, 28) Omeprazole - PPIs may test positive for THC (Ref: 37) Opazimes may test positive for opiates (Ref: 33, 52) Oramorph - positive for opiates (Ref: 33) Oramorph contains morphine (Ref: 18) Ornade - false positive for Amphetamines (Ref: 3, 18) Ortain - false positive for Amphetamines (Ref: 11) Orudis KT - false positives for THC (Ref: 3, 16, 18) Orudis® (Ref: 3, 18) OTC diet aids with phenylpropanolamine (Dexatrim, Accutrim) (Ref: 11, 36) Over-the-counter nasal sprays (See Vicks inhaler, Afrin) (Ref: 11, 16, 18, 20) Oxaprozin - false positive for THC, Marijuana, Benzodiazepines (Ref: 3, 18, 34) Oxazepam contains benzodiazepines (Ref: 18) Oxazepam will test positive for benzodiazepines (Ref: 33, 52) Ox-pam may test positive for benzodiazepines (Ref: 33, 52) Oxycodone contains synthetic opiates (Ref: 18) Oxycontin - positive for Oxycodone (Ref: 33) Oxymorphone contains synthetic opiates (Ref: 18) Pamprin® - false positive for THC, Marijuana (Ref: 3, 18, 20) Pantoprazole - false positive for THC (Ref: 37) Paracetamol (Acetaminophen)/Codeine (Ref: 33) Paracetamol with codeine - positive for opiates (Ref: 33, 52) Paracodine® contains synthetic opiates (Ref: 18) Paramol may test positive for opiates (Ref: 33, 52) Paregoric contains opium/morphine (Ref: 18) Par-Glycerol-C (CV) contains codeine (Ref: 18) Pavacol-D may test positive for opiates (Ref: 33, 52) Pedacare - false positive for Opioids (Ref: 3) Pediacof® contains codeine (Ref: 18) Pediatric may test positive for opiates (Ref: 33) Pediatric BP - Positive for Opiates (Ref: 52) Pefloxacin - false positive for Opiates (Ref: 25, 28) Pemoline - false positive for Amphetamines and Ecstasy (Ref: 3, 11) Pentobarbital may test positive for barbiturates (Ref: 33, 52) Pentobarbital Sodium contains barbiturates (Ref: 18) Percocet - will test positive (not false) for opiates (Ref: 3, 20) Percodan - positive for Oxycodone (Ref: 33) Percodan® contains synthetic opiates (Ref: 3, 18, 20) Percovil - will test positive (not false) for opiates (Ref: 20) Perphenazine - false positive for Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCA) - (Ref: 46) Perylamine (Ref: 26) Phenaphen with Codeine® (Ref: 18) Phendimetrazine - false positive for Amphetamines and Ecstasy (Ref: 3, 11) Phenegan-D - false positive for Amphetamines, Ecstasy (MDMA), Meth (Ref: 3, 11, 16, 18) Phenergan VC® contains codeine (Ref: 18) Phenergan with Codeine® (Ref: 18) Phenergan® - false positive for THC, Methadone (Ref: 3, 16, 18, 43) Phenergan-D (Ref: 18) Phenmetrazine - false positive for Amphetamines and Ecstasy (Ref: 3, 11) Phenobarbital contains barbiturates (Ref: 18, 20) Phenobarbital may test positive for barbiturates (Ref: 33, 52) Phenobarbitone may test positive for barbiturates (Ref: 33) Phenteramine - false positives (Ref: 36) Phentermine - false positive for Amphetamines and Ecstasy on urine tests (Ref: 3, 11) Phenylephrine - false positive for Amphetamines (Ref: 3, 18) Phenylephrine - false positive for Amphetamines (Ref: 11) Phenylpropanolamine - false positive for amphetamines (Ref: 3, 18, 22, 32, 36) Phenylpropanolamine (PPA) - false positive for Meth (Ref: 11, 16) Phenypropanolamine - false positive reading for Amphetamines (Ref: 29) Pholcodine may test positive for opiates (Ref: 33, 52) Pholedrine - false positive for Amphetamines, Meth and Ecstasy (Ref: 3, 11, 16) Physetone may test positive for methadone (Ref: 33, 52) Poly-Histine contains codeine (Ref: 18) Pondinil® metabolizes to amphetamine (Ref: 18) Poppy Seeds contain morphine - positive for Heroin (MDMA), Opiates (Ref: 3, 16, 17, 20, 21, 25, 26, 29, 32, 48) Potentsex pills (Chinese herb) contain benzodiazepines (Ref: 32) Prazepam may test positive for benzodiazepines (Ref: 33, 52) Prenylamine metabolizes to amphetamine (Ref: 18) Preparations - positive for opiates (Ref: 33) Prescription medications that contain codeine (Ref: 18) Prescription NSAIDS (Ref: 18, 20) Prescription sleeping pills may test positive for Benzodiazepines (Ref: 3, 20) Prevacid - PPIs may test positive for THC (Ref: 37) Prilosec - PPIs may test positive for THC (Ref: 37) Primatene-M (Ref: 26, 29) Primatine Tablets - false positive for Ecstasy (MDMA), Meth (Ref: 3, 11, 16, 18) Procaine - Positive for Opiates (Ref: 52) Prochlorperazine - false positive for '___' (Ref: 47) Promethazine - false positive for THC (Ref: 3, 16, 18) Promethegan - false positive for THC (Ref: 3, 16, 18) Propanolamine (Ref: 26) Propoxyphene contains synthetic opiates (Ref: 18) Propylephedrine - false positive for Amphetamines and Ecstasy (Ref: 3, 11, 18) Proquin XR (Fluoroquinolone) - false positive for opiates (Ref: 28) ProSom may test positive for Benzodiazepines (Ref: 33, 52) Proton pump inhibitors - false positive for THC (Ref: 37) Protonix - false positive for THC (Ref: 37) Prozac (Fluoxetine Hydrochloride) - false positives for amphetamines (Ref: 31) Pseudoephederine - false positives for Amphetamines and Ecstasy (Ref: 20) Pseudoephedrine may be detected as amphetamines (speed) (Ref: 3, 11, 18, 21, 36, 48) Pseudoephedrine may test positive for amphetamines (Ref: 33) Pseudoephedrineare - false positive for amphetamines (Ref: 22) Purim cookies contain poppy seeds, false positive for opiates (Ref: 13, 16, 17) Pylorid may test positive for methamphetamines (Ref: 33, 52) Quadrinal® - false positive for Amphetamines, Heroin, Opiates (Ref: 1, 18) Quelichine - false positive for Amphetamines, Heroin, Opiates (Ref: 1) Quelidrine - false positive for Amphetamines, Heroin, Opiates (Ref: 1) Quetiapine (Seroquel) - false positive for amphetamines (Ref: 48) Quibron Plus - false positive for Amphetamines, Heroin, Opiates (Ref: 1) Quinine in Tonic water - positive for opiates (Ref: 26, 29, 32) Quinolones (Ref: 25) Rabeprazole - PPIs may test positive for THC (Ref: 37) Ranitidine - false positive for Amphetamines (Ref: 32, 36, 52) Ranitidine may test positive for methamphetamines (Ref: 33, 52) Redux - false positive for Amphetamines, Meth and Ecstasy (Ref: 3, 11, 16) Relafen - false positive for Marijuana (Ref: 3) Remedeine Forte may test positive for opiates (Ref: 33) Remedeine may test positive for opiates (Ref: 33) Remedine - positive for opiates (Ref: 33, 52) Rescudose contains morphine (Ref: 18) Restoril may test positive for benzodiazepines (Ref: 33, 52) Rexatal® contains barbiturates (Ref: 18) Riboflavin (vitamin B2) - false positive for THC (Ref: 3, 16, 18, 21) Rifampicin (antibiotic) - false positive for Opioids (Ref: 3) Rifampin - false positive for Opiates (Ref: 25, 32) Risperidone - false positive for '___' (Ref: 47) Ritalin® an Amphetamine-like stimulant (Ref: 18) Rivotril may test positive for Benzodiazepines (Ref: 33, 52) Rivotril® contains benzodiazepines (Ref: 18) Robitussin - positive for opiates (Ref: 20) Robitussin A-C® contains codeine (Ref: 18) Robitussin Cold and Flu - false positive for Ecstasy (MDMA), Meth (Ref: 3, 11, 16, 18) Robitussin DAC® contains codeine (Ref: 18) Robitussin DM - false positive for Heroin, Opiates, Morphine (Ref: 1) Rohypnol may test positive for Benzodiazepines (Ref: 33, 52) Romilar - false positive for Heroin, Opiates, Morphine (Ref: 1) Roxanol - positive for opiates (Ref: 33) Roxanol contains morphine (Ref: 18) Roxicet - positive for Oxycodone (Ref: 33) Rufin - false positive for THC, Marijuana (Ref: 1, 3) Secobarbital contains barbiturates (Ref: 18) Secobarbital may test positive for barbiturates (Ref: 33, 52) Secobarbital Sodium Bellergal-S® contains barbiturates (Ref: 18) Seconal may test positive for barbiturates (Ref: 33, 52) Seconal Sodium contains barbiturates (Ref: 18) Selegiline (Eldepryl) - false positive for Meth, Amphetamines and Ecstasy (Ref: 3, 11, 18, 36) Serax may test positive for benzodiazepines (Ref: 33, 52) Serax® contains benzodiazepines (Ref: 18) Seroquel (quetiapine) - false-positives for amphetamines (Ref: 48) Sertraline - false positives for benzodiazepines and '___' (Ref: 44, 47) Sertraline may test positive for benzodiazepines (Ref: 33) Severedol - positive for opiates (Ref: 33) Shampoo containing hemp (Ref: 29) Silexin - false positive for Heroin, Opiates, Morphine (Ref: 1) Sinarest - false positive for Amphetamines, Morphine (Ref: 1) Sine-Aid Tablets Maximum Strength (Ref: 18) Sine-Off - false positive for Morphine (Ref: 1) Sinequan may test positive for Tricyclic Antidepressants (Ref: 33, 52) Sinex - false positive for Amphetamines (Ref: 3) Sinubid - false positive for Morphine (Ref: 1) Sinus Excedrin Extra Strength Caplets - false positive for Amphetamines (Ref: 3, 18) Solfoton® contains barbiturates (Ref: 18) Solpadol - positive for opiates (Ref: 33) Solpadol may test positive for opiates (Ref: 33, 52) Soma - false positive for Morphine (Ref: 43) Soma with Codeine (Ref: 18) Somnite may test positive for benzodiazepines (Ref: 33, 52) Soneryl may test positive for Barbiturates (Ref: 33, 52) Sparfloxacin (Ref: 25) St. Joseph's Cough Syrup - false positive for Heroin, Opiates, Morphine (Ref: 1) Stesolid may test positive for Benzodiazepines (Ref: 33, 52) Strong BP may test positive for opiates (Ref: 33, 52) Sudafed - false positive for Amphetamines, Meth and Ecstasy (Ref: 3, 11, 16, 18, 20, 26, 29) Sudafed may test positive for amphetamines (Ref: 33) Sustiva (Efanirenz) - false positive for THC or Marijuana (Ref: 38, 52) Sustiva may test positive for THC (Ref: 33, 49) Synalgos DC® contains synthetic opiates (Ref: 18) Tavist-D - false positive for Meth and Ecstasy (Ref: 3, 11, 16, 18) Tedral - false positive for Amphetamines, Heroin, Opiates (Ref: 1) Tegisec® metabolizes to amphetamine (Ref: 18) Temazepam may test positive for benzodiazepines (Ref: 33, 52) Thebacon may test positive for opiates (Ref: 33, 52) Thioridazine - false positive for phencyclidine and '___' (Ref: 32, 47) Thioridazine - false positive for Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCA) - (Ref: 46) Thorazine - false positives (Ref: 36) Tolectin® - false positive for THC, Marijuana (Ref: 3, 18, 20) Tolmetin can cause interference on EMIT assays that invalidates results. (Ref: 51) Tonic water - false positive for coc aine (Ref: 16, 18) Tranxene may test positive for Benzodiazepines (Ref: 33, 52) Trazedone (trazadone, trazodone) false positive for amphetamines (Ref: 32) Trazodone - false positive for '___' (Ref: 47) Trendar Cramp Relief Formula - false positive for THC, Marijuana (Ref: 3, 18, 26, 29) Triaminic 12 - false positive for Amphetamines (Ref: 3, 18) Triaminic Expectorant with Codeine® (Ref: 18) Triaminicin - false positive for Amphetamines, Morphine (Ref: 1) Triazolam - Positive for Benzodiazepines (Ref: 52) TriazolamHalcion® contains benzodiazepines (Ref: 18) Tricyclic antidepressants may produce false-positive results for amphetamines (Ref: 48) Trimethobenzamide - false positives (Ref: 36) Trimeprazine - false positive for Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCA) - (Ref: 46) Triminicol - false positive for Morphine (Ref: 1) Triprolidine - false positive for '___' (Ref: 3, 18) Triptafen - Positive for Tricyclic Antidepressants (Ref: 52) Triptafen-M - Positive for Tricyclic Antidepressants (Ref: 52) Trucal - false positive for Heroin, Opiates, Morphine (Ref: 1) Tryptizol - Positive for Tricyclic Antidepressants (Ref: 52) Tuinal - Positive for Barbiturates (Ref: 52) Tussagesic - false positive for Morphine (Ref: 1) Tussaminic - false positive for Heroin, Opiates, Morphine (Ref: 1) Tussar 2® contains codeine (Ref: 18) Tussar SF® contains codeine (Ref: 18) Tussinic - false positive for Heroin, Opiates, Morphine (Ref: 1) Tussi-Organiden contains codeine (Ref: 18) Tylenol (acetaminophen) with Codeine® (Ref: 3, 18, 20, 33) Tylenol 3 - may cause positive for opiates (Ref: 20) Tylenol 3 - positive for opiates (Ref: 33, 52) Tylenol 4 - may cause positive for opiates (Ref: 20) Tylenol Cold (combination) may test positive for amphetamines (Ref: 33) Tylenol Simply Sleeps (Diphenhydramine) - false positive PCP results (Ref: 24) Tylenol Sinus - false positives for Amphetamines and Ecstasy (Ref: 20) Tylenol Sinus gelcaps, Maximum Strength - false positive for Amphetamines (Ref: 3, 18) Tylenol with codeine - Positive for Opiates (Ref: 52) Tylex - positive for opiates (Ref: 33, 52) Tylex may test positive for opiates (Ref: 33) Unisom Nighttime Sleep Aid - false positive for Morphine (Ref: 43) Valclair may test positive for Benzodiazepines (Ref: 33, 52) Valerian Root and extract - false positives for Benzodiazepines (Ref: 36) Valium may test positive for Benzodiazepines (Ref: 33) Valium® (Diazepam) contains benzodiazepines (Ref: 18, 20) Valrelease® contains benzodiazepines (Ref: 18) Venlafaxine hydrochloride (Effexor) - false positive for PCP (Ref: 52) Verapamil - false positive for '___' (Ref: 47) Vicks Cough Syrup - false positive for Heroin, Opiates, Morphine (Ref: 1) Vicks Formula 44M - false positive for heroin, Methadone (Ref: 1, 14, 26, 29, 43) Vicks Inhaler - false positive for Ecstasy (MDMA), Meth (Ref: 3, 11, 16, 18) Vick's Inhaler may test positive for methamphetamine (Ref: 33, 36) Vicks Nasal Spray (Ref: 26, 29) Vicks Nyquil - false positive for Ecstasy (MDMA), Meth (Ref: 3, 11, 16, 18) Vicodin ES® contains synthetic opiates (Ref: 3, 18) Vicodin may test positive for opiates (Ref: 33, 52) Vitamin B2 - false positive for THC (Ref: 3, 16, 18) Voltaren - false positive for THC, Marijuana (Ref: 3, 18) Wellbutrin - false positive for Amphetamines (Ref: 12) Wigraine® - false positive for '___' (Ref: 3, 18) Wygesic - will test positive (not false) for opiates (Ref: 20) Xanax - Positive for Benzodiazepines (Ref: 52) Xanax® (Niravam, Alprazolam) contains benzodiazepines (Ref: 18) Xepin may test positive for Tricyclic Antidepressants (Ref: 33, 52) XTC (slang) may test positive for methamphetamine and ecstasy (Ref: 33, 52) Zantac may test positive for methamphetamines (Ref: 33, 52) Zegerid - PPIs may test positive for THC (Ref: 37) Zoloft - false positive for benzodiazepines (Ref: 31) Zoloft may test positive for benzodiazepines (Ref: 33) Zyrtec-D contains pseudoephedrine that may cause a false positive for amphetamines (Ref: 3, 11, 18, 21) * PDR in this context refers to the Physician's Desk Reference.

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And although that may seem like excessive quoting, I ask that the mods allow it to stand as is, as a simple representation of the reality of false-positives. For every substance listed there, there will be a welfare recipient FALSELY kicked off of welfare, who actually needed it and did not do drugs.

reply to post by CobraCommander


Why not drug test doctors, lawers, teachers, CEO's? Of course EVERYONE knows that all welfare recipients are drug users. Duh! What about human dignity? Does that not matter anymore? So, screw welfare and screw the test, figure out another way....perhaps not legal. But oh, well.

Originally posted by queenofsheba
reply to post by CobraCommander

 

Why not drug test doctors, lawers, teachers, CEO's? Of course EVERYONE knows that all welfare recipients are drug users. Duh! What about human dignity? Does that not matter anymore? So, screw welfare and screw the test, figure out another way....perhaps not legal. But oh, well.

I see your point, and agree for the most part. But the fact is that only about 3% of people on welfare use hard drugs.

reply to post by CobraCommander


Thank you another nail in the coffin of the drugs tests are a poor poor IDEA.

This is just a political game to make a politician feel like they are doing something and fanning the flames of lets kick the down and out some more .

reply to post by CobraCommander


Physically able as in passing a drug test, not that they can't function. If you can't pass a drug test, how are you physically able to get employment? Think you missed the point.

reply to post by Lostinthedarkness


I honestly cannot find a single, sound, logical reason why this should have EVER passed as a law. But I am sad to admit, that most of my Facebook friends have been sending around a viral "repost" message cheering on this crap legislation. What a sad place this country is in.

Everyone saying that theres no dignity in drug testing people on welfare; people that want that new job have to be drug tested. The fact of the matter is, who ever is giving you the money can put whatever stipulation they want on it. If you don't wanna go through the hassle, then don't take the money.

reply to post by wardk28


I think a point missed here is eat some bagels and you wont get high but fail a drug test . Or take some NyQuil you fail .

With all the false positives that are possible people who can get a job or get welfare can be denied or kicked off for failing a drug test that has some serious flaws .

Personally If I had to quite talking my medication for asthma because it pops up as meth as a false positive I could not work at all I could barely get around the house .

Originally posted by wardk28
reply to post by CobraCommander

 

Physically able as in passing a drug test, not that they can't function. If you can't pass a drug test, how are you physically able to get employment? Think you missed the point.

No, I think you missed mine. I have worked with many people who may have been drug users, but they were never drug tested.

Regardless, 70% of drug users in America are full time workers between 18 and 49. Compare that to 3% of people on welfare who use drugs.

Originally posted by wardk28
Everyone saying that theres no dignity in drug testing people on welfare; people that want that new job have to be drug tested. The fact of the matter is, who ever is giving you the money can put whatever stipulation they want on it. If you don't wanna go through the hassle, then don't take the money.

Whoever gives you the money, only goes so afar as private companies.

Once you allow the government to do it, the Constitution goes right out the window and they are taking DNA samples at the DMV.

reply to post by wardk28


Talk about dignity loss how about the dignity loss of having never not EVER EVER used meth being put on probation at work forced to enroll in a drug rehab program after work to keep your job . Then when the Drs paper work goes threw proving using a prescription drug and shown the the lab and supervisors the probation and drug rehab is rescinded but you still get weird looks from co workers. Thats loss of dignity.

If they are going to drug test they better make sure people know what false positives can happen and they really need a more accurate tests .

reply to post by Lostinthedarkness


Its only 5 to 10 percent that come back as false positives. Even then, they can send it off for analysis and see exactly what caused the positive result. All you have to do is request further testing. If false positives are the main argument against welfare drug testing, thats kinda weak.