are you serious because I just got accepted for a job there and my drug test is on the 9th.....thats all i have to do is quit now and drink ALOT of water and Ill pass.....I really need this job any help is greatly appreciated
Most pre surgical testing places so a smokalyzer test which is through your breathe, not blood....
I just took out Life Insurance & they did a Blood test for Cotinine - I don't smoke anyway.
Fact is, that if someone is a smoker & you aren't - you can smell them anyway - the smell stays in their hair & clothes & on their skin - not to mention the nicotine stained fingers - or their breath, even if they chew gum.
How do you know that "most" surgical testing places test with a smokalyzer, crazy? The smokalyzer checks CO2 levels anyway - pretty sure that's not something that is easy to mask - other than if you give up completely.
Fact is, that if someone is a smoker & you aren't - you can smell them anyway - the smell stays in their hair & clothes & on their skin - not to mention the nicotine stained fingers - or their breath, even if they chew gum.
How do you know that "most" surgical testing places test with a smokalyzer, crazy? The smokalyzer checks CO2 levels anyway - pretty sure that's not something that is easy to mask - other than if you give up completely.
As a parent, I appreciate your position and the situation you are in. What you dont understand, is how ADDICTIVE these things are. When I quit using, I could only give one example to help someone try to understand. But I will try a couple ways to help your simple mind. Imagine that your in the desert walking with no shade. Its 110 degrees, and you have not even seen water for 24 hours. your body is literally aching and your mind is screaming "WATER". at this point you would do ANYTHING for some water. your body knows that it is needed, and you feel that you will die without it.
Nicotine has this same effect. Your body IS physically addicted to it... as well as mentally. your brain is tricked, and it thinks that it NEEDS nicotine just as it needs water or food. Mentally, your brain knows that its much easier to deal with stressful situations when i have this nicotine. So, any time part of your life was used to having nicotine, your brain will scream "hey! I need some nicotine here!" When in truth, you just have to completely re-wire your entire head. Not so easy considering how strong and complex the brain is right?
Nicotine has this same effect. Your body IS physically addicted to it... as well as mentally. your brain is tricked, and it thinks that it NEEDS nicotine just as it needs water or food. Mentally, your brain knows that its much easier to deal with stressful situations when i have this nicotine. So, any time part of your life was used to having nicotine, your brain will scream "hey! I need some nicotine here!" When in truth, you just have to completely re-wire your entire head. Not so easy considering how strong and complex the brain is right?
When drinking the gallon of water for 4-5 days, do you not smoke during this time as well??? I interviewed for a hospital position and have wanted to work there for a long time. They started a nicotine screening just 6 months ago (just my luck). I don't mind not smoking at the hospital...I have no problem not smoking at work, but, what I do in my free time is my business and I have a hard time quitting. I want to try drinking the gallon of water a day, but, didn't know if I could keep smoking or not...? PLEASE ADVISE...they want to screen me in the next few weeks! thanks!
I am a registered nurse with 18 years experience in the critical care units. Urine specific gravity will be just fine unless you tank up on water the morning of your test. If you don't drink plenty of water and exercise, it will take longer to pass a cotinine test successfully.
Chill...
you're on the wrong thread
you're on the wrong thread
What about passing the mouth swab test?
i am being tested in 3 days, i will just die if i dont get my surgery. i had quit and then a few days ago relapsed, did you pass and get your surgery? i have a detox kit and no cigs for 3 days and lots of water-any other ideas? do you think i will pass?
"YES" the nicotine in the gum will show positive and you will fail the test..
this is experience speaking .. I'm trying to get off the gum and take another test for a knee replacement .... Best Of Luck ... Bob
this is experience speaking .. I'm trying to get off the gum and take another test for a knee replacement .... Best Of Luck ... Bob
have you passed the saliva nicotine test? I'm doing a study here soon myself but they usually do the saliva ones.
have you passed the saliva nicotine test? I'm doing a study here soon myself but they usually do the saliva ones.
Good for you It is all about stop smoking...I to needed to stop for gastric by-pass but I am doing the surg. to become healthier and that means the whole body..I feel good about the fact that I walked away from the smokes...I am not cheating myself out of the fact that I can achieve this then I can live by the new body rules that come with the surg. If you can't then you do not really believe in the surg. or yourself. The surg. is a life change, and your mind needs to start thinking about THIS IS THE FIRST STEP FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE....AWESOME!!!!
JUST STOP SMOKING AND STOP TEACHING CHILDREN HOW TO CHEAT THE RULES AND REGULATIONS...THIS IS OUR FUTURE YOU ARE MESSING WIT:-)
Just my 2 cents about employee screenings for nicotine.....
FYI- A great number of hospitals are testing perspective employees for nicotine. Even if you are trying to stop by using a patch, e-cig, or gum, if nicotine is found in your system, you will not be considered for hiring. So stop smoking right? Who cares, I don't smoke, may be some of your reactions. This is why you should care, #1 smoking is not illegal. #2 This rule sets a precedence for them to discriminate against anyone. What if you go out and celebrate or have a few drinks with dinner, that is not illegal right? But you have a job interview and they say they will not hire you unless you abstain from drinking alcohol! What? how is that right I don't drink at work. I can see them making a rule that there is no smoking at work. But personal time is just that! Ok now the precedence is set, now they don't want to hire overweight or obese people. or For someone who is 5'4" The most your BMI could be is 24.9 which puts your weight at 145. 145- 174 puts you in the overweight category and anything over 175 would put you in the obese category. Still not convinced this is wrong? What if you have high blood pressure or diabetes or you eat meat and they don't want to hire you? My point is where does it end? And just being honest I would rather have a smoker take care of me than someone who went out drinking the night before.... think about it.
MY THOUGHTS EXACTLY... WHATS MORE IMPORTANT YOUR HEALTH, OR INTEGRITY OR SMOKING A CIGARETTE... GET A GRIP PEOPLE AND GET HELP...