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Expert: Hector Manuel Rodriguez - 10/7/2009


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QUESTION: If one were tested for alcohol a read out of .15 would mean one  was pretty drunk .
So when one is tested for drugs with a cut-off of 1000 being norm what should one assume if the outcome comes to 2026.
thank you for your time . I hope I have asked in the manner that will help you provide me the information that I seek.

ANSWER: Under that assumption you should throw a positive.

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QUESTION: I understand positive  scoring within the test result , but does it relate to the amt of usage . I would think that a higher number , would represent something   but what does 2026 indicate. Pot testing can show lab tech. second hand usage by amts on test . Doesn't lab tech have a thought on any thing other than word positive . EX why have cut-off at 1000-  why shouldn't it be  zero. If not for false positive ,why not make cut-off 1500 if not zero
thank you for any insight

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I would really love to be of further assistance for your interesting topic but my knowledge is a little limited in that area due to my substance abuse counseling profession.

You should get some complete insight of this subject and I encourage you to contact a chemist, pharmacist or Psychiatry doctor here on all experts.com so you can have the answer you are looking for.

I only deal with the positives and negatives for counseling therapy purposes.

I wish you can find some light at the end of the tunnel.

If you ever need any help from me, just drop me a line.

Sincerely,

Hector Rodriguez

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I can answer questions about prevention, treatment alternatives, how to deal with withdrawal symptoms and addiction health consequences and/or complications. Being a former addict myself, I decided to go farther and educate in every single subject about substance abuse such as cocaine, marihuana, crack, heroin, LSD, amphetamines, meta amphetamines, opiates and alcohol among others. I am prepared to deal with a client from the point of initial interview and guide him or her throughout the whole recovery process from a Counselor's perspective. Down to earth, professional and dynamic are just a few of my qualities. I am commited to help addicts at a 100% of my knowledge. Rehabilitation is for everyone, we all have the right and the power to recover from addiction.

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Having the knowledge and experience of the whole process, from living in the streets, my way to rehabilitation and recovery gives me a step ahead among others who have studied this subject just from a classroom perspective and not real life experience. Besides my own experience I am well educated in twelve step programs and support groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotic Anonymous. Note: Please refrain from asking any questions that may encourage drug/substance use as well as other specific questions about "bloodwork" and other drug tests. For those questions, ask a team member specialized in Chemistry, Medicine, Psychiatry or Pharmacy.

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Stonebridge Associated Colleges 2009 Certified Substance Abuse Counselor S.A.C. Dipl. E18818 N.C.F.E. Certificate # 1225409 Award # IIQ0006865

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