Entry Drug Test and Marijuana

[MedicalPartisan]

Hello all. I start the program in May and have until the middle of the month to complete the online orientation. Obviously, entrance to the program requires a drug screen. My concern is that I was at a music festival last weekend where I was exposed to significant amounts of second-hand (marijuana) smoke. I'm not being too paranoid, I know simply being next to someone smoking is (more than likely) not going to show traces of THC in my system but a few of the sets were in a warehouse that didn't allow for much smoke to escape. It was enough to make the air foggy and slightly burn our eyes. Am I being too paranoid or do you think it's possible that I'll have levels sufficient enough to pop positive on the test?

Perhaps inane to ask but is there anything I can do? If I fail I know there is no way I'll be able to convince them these results are not consequence of me smoking.

[nolanurse88]

It's very unlikely to test positive but if it worries you that much try and take a home drug test before to make sure.

[ShelbyaStar]

I seriously doubt it. Even if you did actually smoke marijuana, it shouldn't take more than a couple weeks to clear, let alone second hand.

[lifelearningrn, BSN, RN]

I doubt second hand was enough to show up on a drug test.. but like others said, you can do a home test just to be sure.

[ChristineN, BSN, RN]

You are being paranoid. While I have never smoked pot, I have been in the same room with people smoking, often a small, enclosed area, with poor ventilation. Contrary to what some people might think, there is no such thing as a second hand smoke contact high. The only way to test positive is to smoke or ingest pot in some way.