Tom Scott
Trying To Fail A Drug Test On Purpose
S11 • E1 Jan 4, 2021 8m
Drug tests don't just work as a buzzkill, they can keep doctors and patients honest regarding some of the more dangerous drugs known to man. The problem is, poppy seeds can throw a giant wrench in that circle of trust. Poppy seeds come from the papaver somniferum flower native to Turkey, and even though they don't contain opium, consuming the seeds has historically caused the tests to register opiate use. In this video, I explore how these tests work, what they look for, and how something as simple as a bottle of seeds available at any grocery store, can cause a false positive for painkillers, heroin, morphine, and other drugs.
