I am seeking employment and need to get tested for drug use. I take Adderall for ADHD Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, will it show up positive on a drug test. In particular will it show up positive as amphetamine and methamphetamine usage?
Age: 35
Male
Medications: Adderall
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A drug test such as a 5-panel test which is often conducted almost always returns a false-positive result to methamphetamine with the use of adderall. If a gs/ms test is used you can request a d-methamphetamine and I-methamphetamine ratio analysis. If the ratio of d-methamphetamine is less than 20%, that means it was a false-positive test.