I recently failed a drug test because I had took some tylenol/codeine the night before for my migraines since my sumatriptan was not working. I don't have proof of prescription for this because I had gotten this while on vacation outside of the USA. And this med was pretty much OTC since no script was need by the pharmacy. I was on this medication for a week for my second degree burn. I had some leftover and took it to help with the migraines. I completely forgot about the medication and stupidly did the drug test. I was informed I would be reported to the BON. I started reading about what will happen to me and it sounds horrible. All the horror stories about going through their rehab program and spending outrageous amounts of money while unable to be employed. I talked to a lawyer and he say if I am not working now to just go ahead with the program *(TnPAP) or if I can work, continue to work until the BON contact me. Eventually, the BON would require me to go through the rehab program anyways. He commented that the program is horrible and sometimes there are to end in sight. And also, while in the program I am not allowed to work. I don't know what to do. I don't know if I can put up with going to rehab for this mistake because all I can think of is I don't have a drug issue. And I am the sole provider since my parents are unable to work due to medical issues. I just feel so lost and upset.
Also, I was told to self report because it looks better that way. I really don't know if that would change anything. Some people were saying not to do it. The lawyer wasn't much help in helping me decide since it was just a free consultation.
Don't know what to do. I feel like giving up and probably just start over with a new career or something. Which is also another hurdle of its own, starting over from ground 1. At the moment I'm pretty much mourning the lost of my job and possibly license. What do you guys think?
My state BON got hold of the situation and I pretty much was made to sign a monitoring agreement or kiss my license goodbye. Monitoring body believes my story and is giving me a 1 year monitoring of random UDS and no other stipulation.
I realize this post was from some time ago but I am hopeful that you might respond. I recently had a similar issue with testing positive at work (an old baclofen prescription I had from 5 years ago, had a flare up of some disc issues). How long did you have to wait until you heard from the BON? I have an attorney and am not self reporting. It has been just over a month since this all went down at my place of employment (but since I did not self report they "had" to let me go). How long until you heard from the BON??? Thank you and glad to hear you have a decent course of "disciplinary action" from the bon.
I have never heard of any tests for baclofen. I had to drug test for 2 different state monitoring and baclofen wasn't a drug tested. I know its a muscle relaxant. Did you test positive for another medication?
I realize this post was from some time ago but I am hopeful that you might respond. I recently had a similar issue with testing positive at work (an old baclofen prescription I had from 5 years ago, had a flare up of some disc issues). How long did you have to wait until you heard from the BON? I have an attorney and am not self reporting. It has been just over a month since this all went down at my place of employment (but since I did not self report they "had" to let me go). How long until you heard from the BON??? Thank you and glad to hear you have a decent course of "disciplinary action" from the bon.
This isn't my thread but I wanted to reach out. Baclofen? I had to look that one up. I'm sorry you got busted for an old muscle relaxer. I'm sure there are some high up institutional policies regarding all of this, but I can honestly say that if I was looking to be an impaired nurse, I sure as hell wouldn't waste my time on Baclofen. I bet they were happy you showed up for your shift, instead of calling out to got to the doctor. But, that's an issue for another thread. I wish you well and am glad you sought out an attorney. Please keep us updated on your outcome. You may want to consider making your own thread.
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OP with updates :
My state BON got hold of the situation and I pretty much was made to sign a monitoring agreement or kiss my license goodbye. Monitoring body believes my story and is giving me a 1 year monitoring of random UDS and no other stipulation.