Pre employment drug screen

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Hi there,

first on all I’m in Florida if that makes a difference.

I had an interview for an agency position.. everything went great and they jokingly asked me if I could work that night (Friday).

come time for the drug test, the HR lady doesn’t say anything... it’s a mouth swab. 
 

I get two back to back calls from the owner telling me I tested positive for amphetamines. (I was shocked, I am four months pregnant and while I’ve been on adderall for 12 years, I would never take this while pregnant. As soon as I had a positive test I stopped taking all prescriptions). 
 

they asked me if I was on prescription medication, at that time I said “yes but I am 4 months pregnant and have not ingested anything during this time.” They asked me if I could show proof of a prescription and I immediately went to walgreens and had a complete report printed out which I then gave to the owner. 

the owner asked me if it was a boy or a girl and nothing seemed out of the ordinary, they then had me go and continue to obtain a negative COVID result... the last text I received was from HR and it said “you’re so awesome! Thanks so much I’ll finish your file today!” 
 

I asked my friend who wanted me to go to the job in the first place when I could start scheduling myself and at that time I was informed I would not be offered the job, after I was given my badge and time sheets... they told me they wouldn’t discuss the reason of why they changed their mind... the man who called me said he was “just looking through my file and decided I wasn’t going to be a good fit.” I’m confused? Is it because I’mpregnant or because of the oral swab drugtest.. do I have anything to be worried of in regards to them notifying the state board if it’s 1.) a prescription and 2.) a mouth swab. This has never happened to me before. 

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I am going to be labeled a drug addict when I really am not. Not to mention I am sure they will report this to the board. Did your oral swab get you reported?

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8 minutes ago, Ftwthnrs said:

I am going to be labeled a drug addict when I really am not. Not to mention I am sure they will report this to the board. Did your oral swab get you reported?

I don’t understand the first three sentences. This happened to you? I’m unsure if it was reported because I have a legal prescription.

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I am going to be labeled a drug addict when I really am not. Not to mention I am sure they will report this to the board. Did your oral swab get you reported?

Yes. I was actually called in orientation my second day. Because my uds showed benzo but the MRO wouldn’t accept the Xanax script my doctor filled for me to travel immediately prior to submitting. It was between assignments and we took a much needed vacay

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Did you get reported? To board

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