Failed drug test implications?

[PWHoppe]

I'm sure there are many ways to prove you have been drug free for 3 years but one way comes to mind.  Work for 3 years at a non-nuke facility that administers random drug test and show proof that you have passed all random drug test given to you while employed with that company.  Any other ideas to try to help this guy out?

Excellent thought, there are many such jobs out there, such as having a CDL for instance.

Karma to ya M1Ark 

[highradsnake]

To PWHoppe and Beercourt... extra karma to yinz I respect both of ya for being able to see BOTH sides of the issue To broadzilla and thenukieman... Well, I'd rather not say my "fitting" response, so I won't... I think some members SHOULD read the topic over and over until their noggins FINALLY understand

[Roll Tide]

I'm sure there are many ways to prove you have been drug free for 3 years but one way comes to mind.  Work for 3 years at a non-nuke facility that administers random drug test and show proof that you have passed all random drug test given to you while employed with that company.  Any other ideas to try to help this guy out?

CDL would be one route that satisfies this. DOT requirements...

[Already Gone]

There are also voluntary outpatient rehab programs that will admininster periodic testing as a requirement of their program.  Ask your doctor for a referral to one that is run by a hospital.
Of course, your local parole/probation officer might know of other programs that are government run and supervised.  I'm guessing that you might have to pay for any of these services, but it will be worth it to get your "clean" bill of health.

[thenukeman]

I am keeping it real for people who have failed the drug test.  I am also hoping to help people who may be borderline thinking of taking a few puffs of weed. That they think before they do it and make the right decision.

But you have to ask your self what would an employer do if he has resumes of people, most who have not failed a drug test.  Would he take a chance on a person who failed and potentially look bad if he knowing employs someone who has failed.  I know I would not.  Taking drugs 20 years ago when there was little to no penalty versus today when you know that it is harsh is not a wise decision in this business.  Why would you employ a person who knows the harshness of failing FFD now and does it anyway? Just Keeping it real.

Also for the people who have condemned me for being hardnose,  would you now take illegal drugs knowing you will be drug tested? You do not have to answer, I know the answer is no if you have any sense. Sorry if I offended anyone. I can tell I have because my karma has gotten low!!  LOL This is my last post on this topic. keeping it real and I do not want to offend the moderator.

[SloGlo]

the pathways listed for proof of cleanliness are all commendable.  another proof is not having any additional charges lodged against you for said criminal activity.  having reputable people write commendations on your behavior could be another.  there's lots of methods, picking an applicable one would probably be best satisfied by consulting with the area inspector (resident in the case of a power plant) and asking them.  note that the regs do not delineate the prescribed pathway to return.  they only allow the pathway to exist.
highradsnake.... yinz gaught da rite!  knumber too hand iz reddy two phit pher a wring!

[ChiefRocscooter]

Just wanted to let everyone know that the person who I posted this for dropped in and read the comments, good and bad.  He was ammazed at the amount of response and the number of different statements made here.  To keep it short he is thankful and for the information and it will help decide what to do in the future.

Thanks,
 Rob