A saliva drug test is a lot easier to pass than any other kind of drug test, so there’s really no excuse for failing one. But I have a sad story about someone who managed to fail one anyway, and I think it’s a good cautionary tale. It was a situation that could have been avoided SO easily – if this guy had only taken his saliva drug test more seriously.
Ryan’s Saliva Drug Test Fiasco
This all happened a couple of months ago. Ryan bought my e-book on a Monday, and he had a pre-employment drug test coming up on Thursday that same week. The reason I know this is because he emailed me on that Monday with a question after he read my e-book.
Turns out he was having a combination drug test and physical. Ryan’s lab appointment was for 8 a.m. on Thursday, and he mentioned that the instructions he’d been given said for him not to eat or drink anything after 10 p.m. the night before, except for water, plain coffee or plain tea. For some reason (I have no idea why) this made him absolutely certain that he was going to be given a piss test, and he had some questions about that. In his email he didn’t mention anything about passing a saliva drug test, and I could tell it wasn’t on his mind at all.
Weird Saliva Test Requirement?
Now, before this happened I’d never heard of someone being told not to eat or drink anything before coming in for their drug test, so it’s obviously pretty rare. And from everything I know about how to pass a drug test (which is a lot), there’s no hard evidence that what you eat makes a bit of difference in any drug test method. But knowing what I know specifically about how saliva drug tests work, common sense told me that the only possible test it might be required for would be a mouth swab.
So I emailed Ryan back right away and I told him that although I didn’t have any direct knowledge of this requirement, I was 99% certain that he needed to follow the method I give for beating a saliva drug test. I also told him he could prepare for a urine test at the same time if it would make him feel more secure, since the two methods don’t interfere with each other in any way. But it’s just SO EASY to pass a saliva test if you prepare for it, so I really tried to get across to him that he needed to do this, just in case I was right. (And I also reassured him that it is impossible for labs to detect when someone uses the methods I give, so he didn’t need to worry about that.)
A Saliva Test Horror Story…
Well, you can probably already see where this is going. Yup, sure enough, he was given a saliva drug test – which he hadn’t done any preparation for AT ALL – and he failed his test. I have no idea why he didn’t take my advice. False confidence? Maybe a touch of laziness? He sent me another email after he got his test results and admitted that he was a complete idiot for not listening to me. But this is one time when I really would have preferred to be wrong, because he missed out on a really good job as a result of all this.
So, long story short, Ryan and I kept in touch and fortunately things did eventually work out for him I’m happy to say. He finally got another job offer about a week ago, AND he had to pass another drug test. But this time they told him upfront that he was getting a urine test, so he followed the instructions in my e-book for that (again) and passed with no problem. He sounds pretty happy with the job he ended up with, but I don’t think he’d want to go through all that grief again if he had it to do over.
So what’s the moral of poor Ryan’s story? Just that even if passing a saliva drug test is really easy, you MUST take them seriously, folks. You and I know that it’s complete insanity for employers to be wigged out about the humble weed, but the fact is that there are a lot of insane people who pull the strings and decide who gets hired and who gets to keep their job. And like I said before – this sooo did not have to happen, because a saliva drug test is so freakin’ easy to pass.
How To Pass A Saliva Drug Test – The Easy Way
You want to know just how easy it is? You can beat 95% of all saliva tests just by not smoking for about 3 days. Sometimes even less, if you happen to be a light smoker. So don’t bother spending your money on outrageously expensive ’saliva cleansing’ products (that almost never work anyway!!).
p.s. By the way – if a lab ever gives you instructions not to eat or drink before you go in for your drug test, JUST IGNORE THEM. They’re only asking because they want to get the most accurate results possible. So if your goal is beat a saliva drug test, why help the lab?
January 21st, 2010 at 6:34 pm
got a swab test in the morning, smokin a bowl right now, i’m gonna try the peroxide and keep it between my teeth trick….unlike all the other flakes..I WILL POST MY RESULTS….wish me luck
January 27th, 2010 at 5:52 pm
well what happened? Did you pass?
January 28th, 2010 at 9:37 am
So what happen with the test?
February 5th, 2010 at 4:32 pm
So did it work
February 8th, 2010 at 3:00 pm
so did u pass the drug test dude that was smokein a bowl when u entered ur comment
January 22nd, 2010 at 12:15 pm
I have a saliva test coming up on monday, i am a casual smoker but i have managed to avoid my old friend completely for about 6 days now. i am just wondering if body fat percentages play a variable in this equation. I am no more than 20 lbs over weight but i can not leave anything to chance on monday. Is there any need to feel worried, and if so is there anything i can consume short of swishing peroxide on monday morning? Will flushing my system with water or vinegar help my odds?
January 23rd, 2010 at 10:24 am
be aware that some times, like my test, you have to leave the swab in your mouth til its soaked so it can be squeezed out. That’s all new saliva being made by your body. I swished also before the test and it wouldn’t have made a diff. It took about 4 minutes. It was about 6 days since I had real smoke before that, and icky resin 2 days before. I passed. I wouldn’t bother drinking the viniger for this. Good luck and tell us what happens. Just in case they dont sit rite there with you, bring a little cap of water somehow in your pocket and stick it in there.
January 22nd, 2010 at 1:06 pm
Passed the lollipop test! Start my new job on Monday. Now the real problem… anybody got a joint?!!!!!!!
January 25th, 2010 at 5:07 pm
then how did you pass it
January 22nd, 2010 at 5:15 pm
What can i use to pass a saliva drug test
January 23rd, 2010 at 1:44 pm
Okay..I applied for Charter in GA. Im not sure if they are doing urine or swab..From my research I think it may be swab. Im not worried about the urine..I got that. But the swab got me a lil nervous. So I smoked last on Friday afternoon. It was half of a joint. And I smoke a joint everyday for the past year..I have been brushing and gargling so far. And I drink water regularly. Okay i heard utting altoids in your mouth helps. But if they test on Monday do you think I have a chance at passing? Also I will post my results.
January 25th, 2010 at 6:44 am
I just had to give a oral saliva Intercept drug test. My po said if it comes back how I will be violated. I did not smoke for 6 days before the test I mouth washed, smoked a cigar, and rinsed my moth out with sure-gel before it was given. Im 290 pounds should I be cool. the website said 72 hours but my last test was dirty and I quit before that.
January 26th, 2010 at 11:51 am
how does the swab suppose to look after the test, mine was brown from the cleaner i took. so i know i failed, it was brown tar looking, not good? anyone else ever have that to happen?
January 27th, 2010 at 8:13 am
Use a whole pack of listerene strips within 5minz of da swab…….it….will….work calm down
January 28th, 2010 at 11:20 am
I will try this have a drug test coming up on Monday thx!
January 31st, 2010 at 8:50 pm
I haven’t smoked in 6 days, I have a test tomorrow morning. I bought some stuff called Stats, that is supposed to clear me out for urine, blood and saliva. I only paid $21, and it’s 5 pills. You take them all within ten minutes and no more than 32oz. of water on an empty stomach. The only thing that sucks is I cannot have any caffine. I am still really nervous.
I will let you all know how it goes.
January 31st, 2010 at 11:11 pm
I have to take these tests every week at the methadone clinic I go to, they are part of the program requirement. What all of you are failing to realize is that these tests do not test saliva. They test cells. That’s why you have to swab the inside of your cheek for 30sec. before holding it between your cheek. All you have to do is get some of that teeth whitening bleach and coat the inside of your cheek and teeth with the stuff before taking the test. And of course you want to wipe away as many of those loose cheek cells as possible before going in there so brush the shit out of the inside of your mouth and rinse and spit them out immediately before you put the bleach in and then walk in the door. You should do all of this in the parking lot!!! BTW the bleach burns like hell! But I’ve yet to fail one in 2years. YOUR WELCOME!!
February 6th, 2010 at 1:57 pm
how long did you have to not smoke marijuana before the test?
February 1st, 2010 at 3:49 pm
I passed my test didn’t smoke weed for 2 days I drank liquor smoked cigarettes because I needed a buzz brushed, mouthwash and listerine test strips all weekend!
February 2nd, 2010 at 10:36 am
how can i pass a swab drug test
February 3rd, 2010 at 12:30 pm
All of this hassle?! Legalize it! In god we bust…
February 4th, 2010 at 8:39 pm
when u take the test hold it in the middle of ur mouth not touching anything in your mouth then u stick it in some blue solution they will never even know!!
February 7th, 2010 at 12:10 am
I take pain meds an klonopin that are prescribed but can a mouth swab detect what meds u took??? Please answer ASAP I test Monday!!!
January 18th, 2010 at 7:17 pm
we need more answers than questions here who’s got the goods?
January 21st, 2010 at 6:09 pm
Ironically enough, my local Lowes store has been calling me to come in for an interview. I know that they give the swab test and as of right now, after reading everything, I am most likely going to put my trust in vinegar. I just wanted some clarification on exactly what type of vinegar to use and exactly when and how to use it. I have smoked about 5-6 gb’s everday for the past 6 months.
January 23rd, 2010 at 9:52 am
yoo ! i went to lowes for an interview as well and I noticed they were giving the Swab Tests to 2 other people. .and I was like WHAT ! never heard of a swab test before.. meanwhile ive been smoking like everyday for the past month. and I want ACCURATE results on how to pass.. Im nervous and feel as if theres no way to get around it
February 1st, 2010 at 9:43 am
haha…chance? ….is that you starbucks man?
February 1st, 2010 at 8:07 am
CJ – If you can stop smoking for like, 3 days before you go in you’ll be golden. If not just brush the inside of your mouth(cheeks, tounge, gums, teeth) 2-3 times before leaving for the test. Once you are there put listerine strips in each cheek and one on your tounge. It burns a bit but all they will pick up is clean saliva and listerine.
Like Sarah said, they are testing your cells not your saliva. It’s not hearsay, I’m currently working with a drug testing facility right now. So I am taking a mouth swab test about every month or so and I haven’t stopped smoking.
I have never failed a drug test and I have never stopped smoking longer than 2 weeks. Just keep your mouth clean and you will be fine. If you want to try vinager I would go the white vinager route since it’s more acidic. But I would still use the listerine strips on site.
February 5th, 2010 at 11:31 am
I have passed a saliva test once. I quit smoking a couple days before and didn’t let the swab touch the inside of my cheek or tounge. Is that any way to beat one without quitting altogether?