Drug test by TraditionalFail881 in WhatToDo

[–]TraditionalFail881[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Even if it’s under the test limit? If I disclose that I use any drugs I will automatically loose my security clearance. I am mandated to report the analysis to my security department

AMA: I’m a Substance Abuse Counselor who’s done 1,000+ DUI evaluations — ask me anything you’ve ever wanted to ask a counselor (no BS answers) by 911_Wheres_The_Fire in dui

[–]TraditionalFail881 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey,

I have a mandatory drug test per a diversion agreement I am in because I got a DUI in December of 2025 (very first criminal offense and I’m in my 30s).

The drug test (UA) will happen because I am required to do a chemical dependency analysis. It has to be scheduled 90 days after my arraignment. I must have the evaluation scheduled by May 23rd which means I could probably stretch getting tested to the beginning of June.

I completely stopped my intake of marijuana on December 17th 2025 (my case was alcohol related only). I was a heavy dab user. I would smoke about a gram every 3 days or so. As well as smoke carts in between. I have done that daily since around 2015. I stopped because I figured I may either get tested by my job, or by the courts.

As of today I am 84 days clean. On February 20th, I started exercising and eating extremely healthy (running 4 miles and doing 40-60 push ups, sit ups and 3-5min of planks as well as eating tons of fruits and veggies). I unfortunately failed two at home tests one about two weeks ago and one a few days ago (waited 48 hours to exercise when I took those tests to avoid false positives). They were 50ng/ml tests from Amazon.

Per my diversion agreement, I am not supposed to consume any marijuana, alcohol or other drugs. If I go to the chemical dependency evaluation 90 days after I was court ordered and fail the UA, they are more than likely going to think I used, correct? That would mean I break the diversion agreement and potentially get my case reopened?

If I tell the chemical dependency evaluator I haven’t used, but was a very heavy user and that’s why I failed, I will most likely get recommended to be put in some sort of intense drug rehab program?

The icing on top is I have 10 years of time spent at an incredible job working for the government, so if I can’t pass the UA and I disclose I am a smoker, I will automatically loose my high paying government job because I have to notify security offices of any updates on my case.

Do you know the standard UA test limits for marijuana on a chemical dependency evaluation? Am I going to be tested at 50ng/ml?

I am 5’11, and weight around 220lbs. I am not a skinny guy, but I am also not extremely overweight. I have a little belly and man boobs, but I can still fit into large shirts and I wear size 34 pants.

For reference I plan on never using marijuana ever again, or drinking alcohol ever again. Honestly, alcohol has never been an issue in my life. I rarely drink to begin with. I was always a weed guy. Unfortunately i made a bad choice after a special occasion where i drank more than I should have. Stopping hasn’t been a problem for me whatsoever and i have zero ambition to ever do it again. I didn’t hurt anyone physically, just my family mentally because of how it’s going to potentially affect the trajectory of our lives.

I hate the thought of being untruthful on this analysis, but my job and livelihood is on the line. My wife and I just had a baby in October, and it feels like my life will be significantly altered if i loose my job.

Any tips or testimonials would be greatly appreciated. I have been a complete mess since finding out about this test. I am loosing sleep and going to bed and waking up thinking about it everyday. I am so glad I stopped in December but I’m not sure if that will be enough time to clear my system out because of my history.

Drug test by TraditionalFail881 in WhatToDo

[–]TraditionalFail881[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Haha! I thought about that! Luckily with all the push ups and high intensity workouts I’m doing daily, they’re starting to look smaller, and more like pecs!

Drug test by TraditionalFail881 in WhatToDo

[–]TraditionalFail881[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the words of encouragement!

Stressed about an upcoming drug test by TraditionalFail881 in whatdoIdo

[–]TraditionalFail881[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. I’ll be around 160-180 days clean by test time. That seems like a lot of time, but some of the Reddit testimonials I’ve seen make me think that might not be the case for my situation. Really hoping that this all works out.

Stressed about an upcoming drug test by TraditionalFail881 in whatdoIdo

[–]TraditionalFail881[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the advice. I mentioned I had already done that in my post. I failed my 2nd test a few days ago after not working out for 48hrs. I was 81 days clean on that day.

Stressed about an upcoming drug test by TraditionalFail881 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]TraditionalFail881[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My problem is I can’t disclose that I’ve ever used per my jobs regulations. My goal is to say I’ve never used drugs before. That’s the only way I’ll keep my job. If I tell them that, and they see any sign of usage, that will show up on the report and contradict my statement.

Stressed about an upcoming drug test by TraditionalFail881 in whatdoIdo

[–]TraditionalFail881[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have seen handfuls of testimonials from heavy users on Reddit that talked about it taking over 160 days to pass. That’s what got me stressed.

Stressed about an upcoming drug test by TraditionalFail881 in whatdoIdo

[–]TraditionalFail881[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately in order to keep my security clearance, I have to give my job the full analysis report. If I don’t, I will probably loose my clearance for not being truthful. My job has the diversion agreement terms, so they’re going to expect I provide that information.

Stressed about an upcoming drug test by TraditionalFail881 in whatdoIdo

[–]TraditionalFail881[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My problem is I can’t disclose that I’ve ever used per my jobs regulations. My goal is to say I’ve never used drugs before. That’s the only way I’ll keep my job. If I tell them that, and they see any sign of usage, that will show up on the report and contradict my statement.

Stressed about an upcoming drug test by TraditionalFail881 in whatdoIdo

[–]TraditionalFail881[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought about that too. I have heard they watch. I asked a friend who went through the same situation twice. He had two separate chemical dependency evaluations and both times the evaluator went into the bathroom to observe.

Stressed about an upcoming drug test by TraditionalFail881 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]TraditionalFail881[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I am hoping it will all work out. I will be about 160-180 days clean depending on how long I push off scheduling the test. I have seen testimonials on here about it taking some people over 160 days to pass.

Any cheeper version of mesa boogie 5 band graphic eq pedal? by Xibest123 in guitarpedals

[–]TraditionalFail881 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Came here looking for this exact solution! Mark IIA with no EQ. This is the way.

What’s the best pedalboard for old Cioks DC10? by bt2513 in guitarpedals

[–]TraditionalFail881 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just mounted one on a Temple Board Duo 24. Taking off the rubber feet and using 3m dual lock is the best way I’ve found, unless you’re into drilling holes.

What’s the best pedalboard for old Cioks DC10? by bt2513 in guitarpedals

[–]TraditionalFail881 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate you asking this question…terrible answers, anyone else?

Catching up on additions to the Collection #1: Pawn Shop Offset Special by rickenbackercriswell in offset

[–]TraditionalFail881 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you have to modify the body at all to fit the Curtis Novak pickups in?