• onoira [they/them]@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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      9 months ago

      They’re primarily checking for proof that you’re taking the medication.

      • If levels are too low: they assume you’re not using it, and if you’re not using it you must be selling it.
      • Levels too high: you’re abusing it.
      • Levels of something else (usually alcohol or cannabis): you’re a junkie.

      All three can get your prescription revoked, and the testing requirements change based on the weather and what your doctor had for breakfast last Tuesday.

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      9 months ago

      In certain states in the US they require a drug test to make sure you are infact taking the medication yourself. Its almost like a reverse drug test; you get in trouble if you’re not taking drugs.

      So I guess also don’t forget and/or try to get off the medication otherwise you’ll fail the drug test and also loose access.

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        9 months ago

        The punishment for not taking the drug is that they don’t let you take the drug?

        That makes as much sense as suspending a student for not attending classes.

        You’re just making the problem worse.