I am not looking for advice so much as I would like some kind words (feel so weird asking for this).
So, I had dilute urine. It wasn't intentional, just that I drink a lot of water and don't eat very much (I take adderall for ADHD). I had to take a blood test, which I am sure is a peth test.
Now, I did binge drink for maybe two weeks. I know I'm not an alcoholic, and I know every alcoholic says this at some point or another. I lived in an emotionally abusive household, which I didn't realize it until a couple of weeks ago, when my father told me that I was worthless. He was so angry that I attempted suicide, and said I ruined his life. He and I patched things up, and I know he regrets his words. He just has trouble expressing his emotions (Not making an excuse but my dad did tolerate my depression for years before this).
One of my problems is that I have a really hard time opening up to strangers. So, in situations like this one, I feel really ashamed to disclose after the fact.
I don't want people to think I'm making excuses or failing to take responsibility. I am always too proud beforehand, and after I *** up, I feel really pitiful, and it all sounds like excuses. One of the things I do like about this program is that I feel nobody cares, in the sense that I don't have to worry about letting anyone down. To my case manager, I'm as anonymous as I am to all of you (considering we only communicate via text). At the same time, I think my case manager may report me for noncompliance once the results come back positive (and they will be positive).
So, I feel really down. I hope I do not get kicked out of this program. Hopefully I will be sent to AA or rehab. I don't mind saying I'm an alcoholic if it means I don't get kicked out of this program.
I just found out that I got my dream job, which is not in nursing, and am moving across the country to start my third career LOL. I haven't taken any steps to reactivate my license, as I have no intention to return to nursing. However, I can't bear the idea of my family having to suffer the public humiliation of a discipline order. Anyway, I don't know why I am sharing other than not having any other place to share. Ironically, I can't share with my therapist, because IDK what she shares with the board of nursing. So, I have you lot here to confess to
Specializes in Psych, Addictions, SOL (Student of Life).
Universe93B said:
I don't understand the dilute urine etg tests since they are all sent to a lab. The lab can correct for BUN/creatinine no matter how dilute the urine is, therefore it doesn't come back as dilute. Am I wrong? That's what my monitoring agency said - no way to "cheat urine etg" other than just time.
The dilute urine isn't about ETg tests but a dilute may indicate an attempt to mask other substances.
The dilute urine isn't about ETg tests but a dilute may indicate an attempt to mask other substances.
Ahh I understand - so for etg, you can drink water all you want and it won't mask it. But you could be hiding other substances. Hence, they make you do Peth and can detect many other things
I don't understand the dilute urine etg tests since they are all sent to a lab. The lab can correct for BUN/creatinine no matter how dilute the urine is, therefore it doesn't come back as dilute. Am I wrong? That's what my monitoring agency said - no way to "cheat urine etg" other than just time.
I don't understand the dilute urine etg tests since they are all sent to a lab. The lab can correct for BUN/creatinine no matter how dilute the urine is, therefore it doesn't come back as dilute. Am I wrong? That's what my monitoring agency said - no way to "cheat urine etg" other than just time.
I actually looked this up, and I think you are right (albeit I don't know if it is etg or ethanol that cannot be diluted). Dilute is interpreted as positive in my program, because the possibility that it is intentional. Additionally, I have no idea what the different options test for and am not sure if it even included etg before.
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The dilute urine isn't about ETg tests but a dilute may indicate an attempt to mask other substances.