Vacation w/o drug testing sites

SouthernPoint · Jun 22, 2011

Honestly, this is something you really should be asking your Caseworker. It really sounds like you are trying to figure out a way to tweak a test result in your favor. I am not saying that you are, but it just really comes across that way. If you are 100% sure about your recovery status and staying that way, then you know what you should and should not do. I am not into ETOH, but I have many friends who are or have been. Many of those who have do not want to be in the same room with known ETOH, because they know it only takes 1 sip or 1 sniff to end up back on the slippin' slide of E & J.

You shouldn't take the vacation if you KNOW you have plans on exposing yourself to whatever landed you in a Recovery Program in the 1st place.

all_over_again · Jun 23, 2011

If you can afford to vacation abroad, you can probably afford the hair test. Have fun and be healthy! AOA

she71 · Jun 25, 2011

Why are you wondering about "WINE SAUCES"? What do you mean how "careful" you should be? Definately worry if you don't plan on being just as "careful" at home as you are on vacation. Good luck and stay healthy. Also consider talkiing with your case worker, just dont mention the "wondering how careful should I be?" part.:)

packfan007 · Oct 18, 2011

EtG degrades fairly rapidly in the hair. I do know nurses that have went on cruises and were excused from testing while away. They had to submit proof of their itinerary...They were also excused from the required AA/NA meetings for that week.

averageJo · Oct 18, 2011

did you know some cruises & resorts host AA meetings? You migh have to inquire a little. I'd definitely think about starting one if it were me.....I missed the boat not starting one at my company. You'd be shocked how many would maybe participate.

Devildog · Oct 22, 2011

You should ask for the time off from testing and give them a airline ticket or proof you went. A month is a long time and they may ask for testing, if you are inside the US, if possible.

subee, MSN, CRNA · Oct 24, 2011

In my state you would probably start the drug testing period all over again. That would require starting all over again.

Drug testing is the omly objective your program has that you are safe enough for patient care.

shi1130 · Feb 9, 2014

If you are on vacation you are exempt from testing. when u return ur testing should continue as before.

Oogie · Feb 9, 2014

Definitely talk with your case manager. I had wanted to take a week trip to Mexico. My CM refused to give me permission to leave the country, and not be available for testing. She added if you leave anyway I would be bumped from the program, and reported to BON for failure to comply.... Be Careful....Peace

Devildog · Feb 9, 2014

As prior comments have said be careful. If they give you a hassle suggest a hair test when returning. It is expensive but will tell them what has happened over the past month. A story from my program what that someone went to Amsterdam came back positive for pot and did not think that the rules applied out of the country. True story. Programs have no tolerance for mistakes. State Health department/Boards are placing pressure on all programs to be stricter with all professionals. This happened in Florida where they test hair quarterly. Good luck

mom2dnc · Feb 18, 2014

FYI, I went on a cruise with a BF (at the time) who was 10 years sober. He tried to go to a meeting on the ship, He was the only one there! So you can't completely count on that. Although I could tell that he needed one, he was used to going to about 4/week.