do schools do random drug tests?

tiny_nurse · Dec 15, 2015

I think if you have a prescription for a medication, you don't have to worry about drug tests. As long as you list these prescriptions on your health history and the school is aware of your needs, then you're fine. Everyone correct me if I'm wrong.

iShaybie, ADN · Dec 15, 2015

Never be embarrassed for needing your medication. You will never get in trouble by taking your PRESCRIBED medicine, by law, if I'm not mistaken. Following doctor's orders is the responsible thing to do:)

Ldya1492 · Dec 16, 2015

You have a prescription for it for a valid reason. So it should be no problem.

GinaJo · Dec 16, 2015

A drug you are prescribed is not what they're really looking for in drug tests at school.

needlesmcgeeRN, ASN, RN · Dec 16, 2015

Yes, be prepared to back the results up with a valid script.

EmKayy18 · Dec 16, 2015

Yeah, you legally would never be forced to explain anything. They cant for reasons just proof via copy of your script but I highly doubt anyone would question it. Nothing to be ashamed about, postpartum can be a real mother f-er. Plus it would probably be more embarrassing to get weepy at school or clinical! Hope you feel better soon!

alinkastar · Dec 16, 2015

Thank you so much guys!!! I just wanted to avoid it because I didn't want to explain anything to them but hopefully they will be satisfied with my prescription script. Yes, ppd and ppa really struck me hard... This is my first baby and I can't sleep/eat or take care of myself because I'm worried about him and crying all day long. Waking up 20 times a night to check if he's breathing, having dreams of him dieing and all this horrible stuff. I just came back from the doctor today and I cried the entire time I was there. I really needed help. I lost 7 lbs in one week only. This has been torturing me for 2 months now. Hopefully this antidepressant and anti anxiety medication works. I really want to be my normal happy self again, and enjoy my baby and nursing school. Thank you everyone for your input!

LPNtoRNin2016OH, LPN · Dec 17, 2015

Wanted to send you some virtual hugs!! I just recovered from a severe case of post partum depression/anxiety that began November 2014 after my third child was born. Thankfully, it happened during pre-reqs and I was able to take online classes for the time being in order to stay afloat. I used to run the drug free workplace at my previous job and as others said, you will be fine as long as you have a prescription. I only take an anti-depressant now but I took Ativan the first 3 months to function.

It was the hardest thing I have ever been through but I wanted to pop in and tell you that you will feel 100% one day soon, just don't be hard on yourself. Forgive yourself -- this isn't something you could have stopped. I also lost a lot of weight, the anxiety was so bad I couldn't eat or sleep. Do your best to do both, even if its a granola bar, the lack of food/sleep was what really made me sink. Give the meds time but if you do not see improvement within a few weeks, it's definitely worth a re-visit to your prescribing doctor. Also talk therapy really helped me, I could voice my irrational fears without judgment and my counselor taught me coping skills for them.

Good luck to you!!

Zyprexa_Ho · Dec 17, 2015

They cant for reasons just proof via copy of your script

HUH? :unsure:

EmKayy18 · Dec 17, 2015

HUH?

They can't *ask the reason why you're prescribed a medication but can ask for a copy of your prescription, is what I meant

alinkastar · Dec 17, 2015

Thank you so much for your kind words, @LPNTORN2016OH! I am going through really hard times emotionally but talking to the doctor really helped. And I really hope the medications he put me on will help. I'm going to try harder take care of myself and I pray everything will be ok. Becoming a mommy is literally the hardest job I've ever done...

Thank you everyone for your support!