The morphine test is considered permissible during marriage and in certain professions in our country. Currently, with significant advancements in laboratory sciences, various tests are available in laboratories.
According to the news site Saed News and Health News, the drug-free test, like the criminal record clearance certificate, is mandatory for employment, and many employers ask their employees to provide these two valid legal documents along with their resumes.
The drug-free test is never a definitive indicator of whether an individual is addicted or not. There are many reasons that support this claim, which are detailed in the report below.
Addiction, in any case, is one of the crises the country faces. Overcoming this massive problem will be possible through cultural development, long-term planning, lifestyle changes, and eliminating the crisis points that lead many fellow citizens to addiction.
The drug-free test and all you need to know about it: According to Iranian traditional medicine, the temperament, nature, and physiopathology of most diseases involve a predominance of cold and dryness in the patient’s body, and addiction to narcotics and opiate compounds is no exception. The use of opium or poppy, among narcotics, is more common than other drugs. Poppy, or opium, also known as the poppy plant, in Iranian traditional medicine, is considered hot in the beginning and cold at the end. In fact, individuals addicted to opium feel a sense of euphoria upon consuming poppy, which is referred to as "intoxication." An increase in the consumption of opiates and painkillers beyond a certain level leads to intoxication, and a decrease below a certain level leads to withdrawal symptoms.
Therefore, according to Iranian traditional medicine, intoxication has a hot nature and temperament, while withdrawal has a cold and dry nature. Whenever coldness predominates in the body of an addict, there is an increased need for the drug, which further increases the tendency to use the drug again. Those who think addiction can be cured by locking up and confining the addict for three days should know that this is not the case. When the individual is freed and has access to drugs, they will not hesitate to use them because they no longer have control over their actions.
Such methods for treating an addict, or rather a patient, are a form of crime resulting from ignorance and lack of understanding of addiction. Unfortunately, due to the creation of a series of films and misleading influences, such misconceptions have penetrated people's and society’s minds.
In many anti-addiction drugs advertised in herbal stores, methadone is present, which itself is addictive. Anti-addiction drugs that are advertised with 100% guarantees for addiction treatment are not suitable because it’s like jumping from one pit into another.
The morphine test during marriage and in certain jobs is considered permissible in our country. Currently, with significant advancements in laboratory sciences, various tests are available in laboratories. These tests include tests for morphine, cannabis, stimulants such as amphetamines, methamphetamine, benzodiazepines, methadone, codeine, and others.
Sometimes individuals attempt to dilute the sample, but this can be easily detected by checking creatinine and urine acidity levels. Generally speaking, with more reliable tests available at some specialized centers, these methods will not help.
Before taking a drug test, what medications should be avoided? The use of strong stimulants like amphetamines and other drugs such as methadone and buprenorphine, which are compounds extracted from opium, may result in a positive drug test. Naturally, using opium itself, high doses of codeine, morphine, and apomorphine will cause a positive result for drug tests. Methamphetamine and crack have their specific tests, and they are not related to opium addiction but belong to a different category of drugs. In total, these drugs can amount to ten types.
Opium and its derivatives, morphine and heroin, remain in the blood and urine for up to 21 days. It may be eliminated from the urine within 15 days, but since blood is also tested, it will show up in chromatographic tests. It is also worth noting that acetaminophen and codeine are eliminated from the body within 48 hours since they are absorbed by the liver and do not remain in the body.
Can drug tests be circumvented? It is a myth that using certain drugs can make drug test results negative. However, some specific foods may slightly influence the outcome, but this is not encouraged. It is possible that after consuming the substance, the body may expel it within the 10-day period before the test.
Does a negative drug test result indicate no addiction? A negative drug test result does not mean the person is not addicted. There are numerous simple ways to falsify a drug test result, which many substance abusers are aware of. One reason families may not thoroughly investigate individuals when considering marriage is their false belief in the reliability of these tests.
A quick review of drug test results before marriage shows that only a small number of people have tested positive, and some of these positive results were due to legal medications. Additionally, it seems that not many individuals decided against marriage due to a positive test result, and despite having negative tests, some individuals who were already addicted got married.
What is the purpose of drug addiction tests? Drug addiction tests are designed to track the presence of the consumed substance in bodily secretions. From a treatment perspective, the purpose of drug tests is to assist in monitoring the patient’s treatment progress. These tests are not designed to detect lies from drug users, and using them to "catch" individuals is unethical and illegal. The test can only be conducted if the individual voluntarily agrees.
Are the results of these tests 100% accurate in detecting addiction? No diagnostic test is error-free. This means that the tests may incorrectly identify some cases as positive while missing others. Such inconsistencies also occur in drug tests. For example, taking ibuprofen can cause a false positive for cannabis, and certain antibiotics (like amoxicillin) can interfere with heroin and cocaine tests. Additionally, painkillers, antihistamines, and throat lozenges can cause false positives for amphetamines.
If someone takes antidepressants, will their drug test result be positive? Contrary to popular belief, the use of antidepressants, anti-anxiety medications, and sleep aids does not interfere with drug tests. Individuals can use these medications without worry, as prescribed by a doctor.
What drug interactions might affect drug tests? An important interaction with morphine tests is codeine-containing medications, which can be traced for at least two days through a screening morphine test. After the morphine test turns positive, specific and detailed tests can easily identify the type of substance used. It is advised that individuals preparing for a drug test refrain from using any codeine-containing products at least two days before the test to avoid any doubts.
Can smoking be detected with a drug test? Nicotine in cigarettes is converted into various substances after consumption. Some of these substances remain in the body longer and can be detected in urine. Simple urine tests can detect these metabolites two to four days after smoking, although this method has not yet become common in our country.
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