Medications & Drug Use

Question 1

Prescription Exception Criteria

Answer 1

1. Medication is prescribed by a licensed medical professional who is licensed to prescribe such a drug
2. Provider is familiar with driver’s medical history
3. Provider has advised medicine will not adversely affect driver

Question 2

Schedule I Drugs

Answer 2

1. Marijuana
2. Heroin

• Schedule I drugs have no medical use in the US

Question 3

Schedule II Drugs

Answer 3

1. Opioids (Natural & Synthetic)
2. Depressants
3. Amphetamines

*Methadone does NOT automatically preclude medical certification for operating a CMV

Question 4

Schedule III Drugs

Answer 4

1. Anabolic Steroids
2. Fioricet w/ Codeine

*Suboxone (or other drugs w/ buprenorphine and naloxone) do NOT automatically preclude medical certification for driving a CMV

Question 5

Schedule IV Drugs

Answer 5

1. Ambien
2. Benzodiazepines
3. Chloral Hydrate
4. Phenobarbital

Question 6

Schedule V Drugs

Answer 6

1. Lomotil
2. Cough medicines

Question 7

Return to Duty Criteria Following Positive Drug Test

Answer 7

1. Evaluated by SAP
2. Comply with SAP recommendations
3. Negative test on return to duty drug test

Question 8

DOT Drug Test Tests For:

Answer 8

1. Marijuana
2. Cocaine
3. Amphetamines
4. Opiates
5. PCP