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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Your MAT medicine without your doctor’s permission. Instead, talk to your clinic about your concerns, and they will answer any questions you have.Do Drug Screenings Test for MAT Medications?In most cases, standard drug tests do not look for methadone or Suboxone®. Many drug screenings for employment and sports do test for semi-synthetic opioids like morphine. As synthetic opioids, methadone and Suboxone® have different structures than morphine. However, some drug tests still include methadone and buprenorphine screenings. In this case, patients who take MAT medications can tell the testing lab ahead of time and provide written proof.What Happens If I Test Positive for Methadone or Suboxone® on a Drug Screening?If you get a positive result for methadone or Suboxone® on a drug screening, remember that you have protections. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, employers cannot deny employment based on someone’s status as a MAT patient. If your medication shows up on a screening, contact your clinic. They will help you provide the documents you need to show that you take your medication legally. You may also need to take extra drug tests for verification.Discover More About Opioids or Enter a MAT ProgramAt Health Care Resource Centers, we help patients, loved ones and community members learn about opioid addiction. We welcome you to learn more about opioids by visiting our blog today.If you would like to begin MAT for yourself or a loved one, contact our staff online. We provide services in New England and can refer you to any of
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