
                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: FRIDAY, July 20, 1990                   TAG: 9007200559
SECTION: EDITORIAL                    PAGE: A/8   EDITION: METRO 
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EVEN LICIT DRUG CAN CAUSE TEST FAILURE

A RELATIVE of mine was required to take a pre-employment drug test by a major corporation here in Roanoke. He failed because he had not mentioned that he took on occasion a Primatene, sold off-the-shelf at every drugstore in Roanoke for hay-fever or breathing problems.

Failing this drug test made him ineligible for employment, and reapplication could not be made for one year. If you are seeking employment, do not take anything if your job requires a drug test. Even a simple antihistamine or aspirin may prevent you from getting that job. Where is the Food and Drug Administration?

S.L. CHRISTENSEN\ SALEM

by CNB