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To: Wolfie
In most cases, the penalties for testing positive for cotinine -- a metabolic byproduct that remains in the body after smoking or chewing tobacco --

Hold it, hold it.

Stupid Science Alert.

This means that people who are quitting smoking with Nicorette gum or the Patch will flunk the test.

Idiots.

7 posted on 10/08/2002 5:21:20 AM PDT by Gorzaloon
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To: Gorzaloon
Looks like cold turkey will be the way to go if they want to sing in the choir.
9 posted on 10/08/2002 5:22:48 AM PDT by Wolfie
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To: Gorzaloon
In most cases, the penalties for testing positive for cotinine -- a metabolic byproduct that remains in the body after smoking or chewing tobacco --

Hold it, hold it.

Stupid Science Alert.

This means that people who are quitting smoking with Nicorette gum or the Patch will flunk the test.

Idiots.

People who are around cigarette smoke might also test positive, depending on test sensitivity.

It's none of a public school's business what students do outside of its environs.

-Eric

196 posted on 10/10/2002 8:31:52 AM PDT by E Rocc
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