I have to take a drug test soon for a Walgreens job I'm about to start. I have prescriptions for hydrocodone w/ APAP and lorazepam, but they're expired (the drugs aren't expired, but the actual prescription is expired, since controlled drugs are only valid for 6 months here in Texas). I take them only when genuinely needed for anxiety and severe back pain. However, the hydrocodone prescription was written about 15 months ago, and I think the lorazepam was written around 10-12 months ago.
So if I have a positive drug test, which I'm sure I will, is the fact that they were legally prescribed to me a valid reason for having them in my system, even though it's been long after the prescription expired?
Also, does anybody know what TYPE of drug test Walgreens uses? I'm assuming it's a urine test, but I've also heard they do saliva swabs and sometimes hair tests. Anybody know for sure?
Thanks for your responses, and please only respond if you know for sure. I'm more than a little worried about this, as it's a big job. I just want to make sure nothing messes up my chances of getting this new job.
So if I have a positive drug test, which I'm sure I will, is the fact that they were legally prescribed to me a valid reason for having them in my system, even though it's been long after the prescription expired?
Also, does anybody know what TYPE of drug test Walgreens uses? I'm assuming it's a urine test, but I've also heard they do saliva swabs and sometimes hair tests. Anybody know for sure?
Thanks for your responses, and please only respond if you know for sure. I'm more than a little worried about this, as it's a big job. I just want to make sure nothing messes up my chances of getting this new job.