Can You Become a Pharmacy Technician With a History of Substance Abuse?

Published January 27, 2014

Question by Jay: Can you become a pharmacy technician with a history of substance abuse?
Hi I admitted myself to inpatient rehab for opiate substance abuse 3 times in the last 2 years. From what I understand that information is confidential. I no longer use illicit substances. Can I become a certified pharmacy tech? I live in OK, USA.

Best answer:

Answer by Mandy
On the pharmacy tech application, they ask if you habitually use alcohol, illegal or habit-forming drugs. Sounds like they ask if you currently use drugs. They ask you to complete an addendum with info about the situation. Do you think that you can handle working in this type of environment with your past history? I wouldn’t want to be tempted and just one slip up can be very bad.

Solutions Recovery Offers Intensive Outpatient Treatment for Drug and Alcohol Addiction — Solutions Recovery offers holistic Intensive Outpatient rehab treatment in Las Vegas for individuals struggling with drug and alcohol dependencies. If you or…

Related Inpatient Drug Rehab Information…