Will I pop on the test?

[liftinganimal]

I took a steroid urinalysis On Dec. 23 (USMC). Up until December 3 when I was caught, I had taken only 4 injections of Test E. I realize that the metabolites will stay in my system for 3 months but is there any chance since I had only taken 4, 250 mg shots that I might not test positve. Up untill the 23 I was drinking water like a madman trying to flush out my system but most likely it's to no avail. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[scout69]

When I was in they didnt even find my juice I don't believe they tested period

 

[Heath82]

maybe, depends on how low/high your natty test levels are. id claim to be taking some kind of otc test booster

 

[sw0097]

what are the penalties if you test positive?

 

[liftinganimal]

Not sure entirely yet, but there is discussion on the possibility of separation.

 

[armyman]

If they specifically tested you for steroids, they will be able to find out what type of steroid was in your urine, not just if your levels were high. i took a drug screen for the Army a few months ago for a physical, and was good to go because they dont test for it on normal drug screens.

If you were specifically targeted as a steroid user (or concerns of using steroids) they will be able to tell. If you just took it, write down everything that you know happened during the chain of custody. Step by step in detail and DO NOT, DO NOT, DO NOT discuss it with any other marines.

By the way, how were you busted?

 

[liftinganimal]

There was a company wide health and comfort (room search) and there was a so called "amnesty period" during which at the time I came forward.

 

[armyman]

Damn, they really got you.

Some advice if any other military people are reading this:

1.) Health and Welfare inspections have no amnesty period. DOD has a ZERO tolerance on drug use.
2.) Never tell anyone you work with, live on the same base with that you are on Steroids.
3.) Never give yourself up, EVER! You don't have to talk to anyone. You have legal rights to JAG or a civilian lawyer.
4.) Never keep gear in your barracks, in your car, or even at the base. (Get a safety deposit box or something similar)
5.) If you are on gear and in the military use long esters and orals. That way you can minimize injections. If you have to go away suddenly you will still have constant blood levels, and shouldnt have to travel with gear.
6.) Dont use 2 Grams of Test, Slow and Steady! If you go from a Medium Regular to a Large Regular in 12 weeks, you are wrong, and will be suspected!
7.) Dont use substances that are going to make you noticibly bloated.
8.) Dont use before you have a physical/PHA. They check your blood pressure, and do a complete blood panel, which could cause suspicion.

Liftinganimal, i hope it works out for you. I have seen a lot of people get discharged for drug use (other than marijuana). If you have any chance, i would go to the chaplin and try to enroll in a Rehab program. They may have some sympathy on you.

 

[liftinganimal]

My command put in a good word for me and I am suppose to have drug abuse classes but my Captain still told me that discharge is still a possibility.

 

[Big_BK]

So what are the neg. consequences of being discharged other then losing your pension.