Will Suboxone Show Up In A Dot Drug Test (Top voted first)

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I am going to get my cdl class a licenses... Will suboxone I took two weeks ago show up in my screening? They send it to a lab

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You are incorrect.

Suboxone will NOT show up on a D.O.T. drug screen. Neither will hydrocodone or oxycontin. D.O.T. requires a SAMHSA regulated NIDA 5 - Panel drug screen. This tests for marijuana, amphetamine, phencyclidine (pcp), and Opiates -
SPECIFICALLY natural opiates such as codiene and morphine (heroin)

Suboxone, hydrocodone (vicodin) & oxycontin, for example, are synthetic or semi-synthetic opiates and the metabolites that they break down into - which are what is being tested for - are not the same as codiene and heroin' or other natural opiate, metabolites.

I am a commercial class A Driver and know what Im talking about. Please stop spouting out misstruths. You probably read that they test for opiates and assumed that zll opiates are the same, and break down into the same metabolites.

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Just wanted to add that Drew is right that Suboxone is not normally tested for on a DOT drug screening. I found several sources where users state that it has never come up on multiple drug tests. Suboxone stays in the system 3-7 days depending on your dose. So I would think that in two weeks time, you'd be fine regardless.

Below is a reference from another post that may prove to be useful to your situation:

"If the MRO learns the driver is taking Suboxone, the MRO should alert the employer to the safety issue. I had one of these last week, where I notified the employer of a safety issue because of the driver's use of Suboxone. A few days later I learned that the employer had followed through by sending the driver to the local Medical Examiner to be evaluated because of the Suboxone use. The local Medical Examiner said, "no problem" and renewed the driver's DOT card. oh, well.."

I know this is a separate situation, but in this case (as well as others I've read) it doesn't seem like it's something you should stay concerned about. Either way, best of luck with your test. And if you'd be so kind, please post back your results so that others can know what to expect!

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Its June 2014. They said at DOT physical that suboxone is a automatic disqualification. But A DOT DRUG SCREEN DOES NOOOOOOOT EVEN TEST FOR IT AND IT DOES NOOOOOOT SHOW UP. The only way they know you are taking percocet suboxone or anything like that is if you tell them and if you don't tell them they will never know that's what the doctor told me but she said the chance you take is if you get in an accident and it shows up then you're in trouble but if they don't know you are taking any of those meds they will pass you for your DOT physical sounds crazy but it's true

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The information I have from someone who is prescribed them and from his doctor, is that it does not show up as an opiate on any test, period. Also, it has to be tested for specifically, so unless they by chance add suboxone to their panel test then it will not show up. The most reliable information I have is that it is a completely separate drug test than 5 or 10 panel, and it costs a lot of money. This might sound funny but I also hear from good sources that they only test you for suboxone to ensure it is in your body (in other words: you are receiving it from a treatment clinic and they need to ensure you're taking it). I'm sorry I can't just say a yes or no, but it really seems like it varies depending on how aware an organization of its use/misuse/abuse, but it doesn't seem like most organizations tests for it.

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I have been on suboxone since 2005. I have passed every DOT EXAM and other companies test. I have never failed a drug test for anybody. I am a class a driver. The only downside to all this is if you have been on them for a long time, you do feel sometimes like your handcuffed. Meaning you need the meds and you can not take a road trip without. Tried to come off many times under the care of my dr, I couldn't. I will try again and again until I do. I just hope I don't go back to that other s***. This medication saved my life and my marriage more than once.

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Thank you!!!! NMy heart was in my throat. I take Suboxone, 8 mgs a day and I DON'T FEEL IT. Thanks again. I go for Physical Saturday.

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I take sybs every day and just got hit with a suprise DT and I was nervous cause I'm a tool pusher with my cdl I work nights and I drank a few beers and a 8mg sub at 9 am & I took my DT at 4 pm and I passed with flying colors hell yea

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I can tell you now for sure it does not show up in the DOT screens, nor does it show up in the hair follicle test. The DOT is a 5 panel test... the hair follicle is a 5 panel plus extended opiates. Suboxone does not fall under those categories. I also know for sure because I, within the past month, have passed them.

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I recently started a Suboxone regemine, legally prescribed by a physician to help get me off of oxys and heroin. I feel like a new person and am extremely interested in getting my Class A CDL. So you are positive it will not show up on a DOT drug test.
I am shopping trucking schools now and would hate to go thru the process just to fail the DOT drug test for taking prescribed Suboxone

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The D.O. T. NIDA. 5 panel test does Not test pos. For methodone, or suboxone. Just did it......neg.

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No Dot job ive ever had tested for subs.. been on it for 4 years had my cdl for 3.. worked for 4 diffrent companys.. 2 otr and 2 local been at current local job for 2 years probably 3 or 4 screenings.. 1 initial dot and 3 randoms.. and im still employeed. Hope this helps

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suboxone will show up on a court probation drug test.It will NOT show up on a dot drug test.IF the companie finds out by you telling them you take suboxone they will fire you.Bottom line if you dont get scared into confessing by a$$ hole recruters like ASH into a confession they will never know........ GOOD LUCK

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No they will not show up I've took four drug tests this year. One for school, one for the first job, one for the second job and a random at the second job all dot drug screens and past all. You have to specifically test for suboxone to see if the person is taking it.

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He's right...i drive a truck..and the D.O.T test is for opi...pcp...thc...coc...amph... that's the 5 panel screen.

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I have taken several dot drug screens an subs are not tested for.

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To all who are concerned about the DOT drug screen for suboxone
They do not test for it. I just took mine too get into my CDL training class and all came back negative. No positive test for suboxone. Just so you know they don't even test for it.

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No will not show just finished school and am now driving for a large company. Have passed all DOT drug screens. It will not show. It has to be specifically tested for and they don't test for it.

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So what? People on subs should stay at home and sit on their hands doing nothing with their lives? It saves lives. It allows families to stay together and keeps people out of prison. Don't put people down who are going in the right direction. Don't think people classify themselves as normal just BC they are taking a medication either. Anyone who has been addicted to something like lortabs are painfully aware that suboxone must be properly managed as without it they know they'll be in a world of hurt, but with it they can be proper functioning members of society.

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I just took My initial physical to get my medical card and they only checked for proteins and sugars in the urine. They did not check for any drugs, but once you try and obtain employment they will send you for a complete physical with a DOT drug screening.

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DOT does not test for suboxone

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