Jeremy Mayfield blames mix of prescription, over-the-counter meds for failed drug test

By Jeff Gluck - Associate Editor
Saturday, May 09, 2009
Sprint Cup Series owner/driver Jeremy Mayfield has been suspended by NASCAR for violating its drug policy. (David Griffin / NASCAR Scene)

Sprint Cup Series owner/driver Jeremy Mayfield has been suspended by NASCAR for violating its drug policy.

David Griffin
NASCAR Scene

DARLINGTON, S.C. – Sprint Cup Series owner/driver Jeremy Mayfield has been suspended by NASCAR for violating its drug policy, along with two other crewmen from different teams, an official announced Saturday prior to the start of the Southern 500.
 
Mayfield, 39, failed to qualify for the race and was not scheduled to be at Darlington Raceway on Saturday but was on the track Friday.
 
Front Row Motorsports crewman Tony Martin and Ben Williams, a crew member for Roush Fenway Racing’s No. 16 Nationwide Series team, were also suspended.

Mayfield is the first driver suspended under NASCAR's revamped drug policy that went into effect this season.
 
“NASCAR has one of the toughest substance abuse policies in all of sports,” NASCAR spokesman Jim Hunter said. “…There’s just no place for substance abuse in our sport.”

In a statement provided by Mayfield's team manager, he stated that a combination of a prescribed medicine and an over-the-counter medicine reacted together and resulted in a positive drug test.

“As both a team owner and a driver in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, I have immense respect for the enforcement policies NASCAR has in place," Mayfield said. "My doctor and I are working with both [NASCAR consultant] Dr. [David] Black to resolve this matter.”

Mayfield also said he will announce an interim owner and a temporary replacement driver as early as next week.

"Those roles will commence immediately beginning with next week’s Sprint Open and continuing through Charlotte and beyond," Mayfield said.

Hunter said he would not disclose what substances Mayfield and the crewmen were suspended for; he said the failed tests were not alcohol-related.
 
NASCAR tested the individuals in question last week at Richmond International Raceway under the random testing element of NASCAR’s drug policy and received the confirmation of the failed test at noon Saturday, Hunter said.

Mayfield cannot go through an appeal process, just a reinstatement process. NASCAR typically requires the completion of a drug rehabilitation program before reinstating the suspended person.

NASCAR's policy had been that it could test anywhere at anytime. The policy enacted beginning this year added random tests to each NASCAR race weekend.
 
Mayfield announced the formation of Mayfield Motorsports just before the start of the season and qualified for the season-opening Daytona 500, but has qualified for just five of the 10 races since then. Mayfield’s season-best finish was 18th at Daytona.
 
Hunter said Mayfield would be suspended as both a driver and an owner; his team would be permitted to be operated by someone else, but Mayfield would not be allowed to participate.
 
Mayfield has five victories in 433 Cup starts and 96 top-10 finishes overall. He has failed to qualify for six of the 11 races this year with his best finish at the season-opening Daytona 500.

Mayfield had a crew member, Paul Chodora, suspended by NASCAR after the opening week of the season.

“We as an organization appreciate NASCAR's drug testing policies and policing efforts as it makes the sport stronger overall,” Mayfield said after Chodora’s suspension. “If Paul doesn’t comply with NASCAR’s reinstatement process, then he will no longer be an employee of Mayfield Motorsports.”

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  1. 1
    still4da88 said:
    May 9, 2009 at 5:09 PM

    Wow, did not take you long to get this posted!

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    Cathy Rooks said:
    May 9, 2009 at 5:24 PM

    How stupid can you be!!! Career's up in Smoke!! I hope the ban them even coming to the tracks!!!

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    Manzy Trophy Girl said:
    May 9, 2009 at 5:28 PM

    What heartbreaking news...so much to lose...just heard on SPEED that he was tested at Richmond and failed both A & B...on some days reality just sucks.

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    Johnny Lewis said:
    May 9, 2009 at 5:42 PM

    Complete shock! Maybe that has been his problem all along. Either way, his career is over, we will never see him at this level again. Just hope he gets his life under control.

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    gwen susie said:
    May 9, 2009 at 5:45 PM

    I really hate to hear this. I also heard it on speed just a few minutes ago! NASCAR and Drugs do not mix! And just when I thought nothing else could shock me!

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    Andrew Briscoe said:
    May 9, 2009 at 6:52 PM

    Yep, Jeremy just blew his entire career by making one stupid decision. He had a promising look when he showed up as a new team that had a sponsor willing to pony up money long term, and now he's blown that. He's been plagued all season by issues and now this... I hope you get clean Jeremy, even if it was something that isn't a drug, just one of those things that will give you a false positive, like a poppy seed muffin or something.

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    Kimberly Caperton said:
    May 9, 2009 at 8:29 PM

    It is supposed that Mayfield took Claritin, which is good for allergies. I guess we will hear if Mayfield will be cleared or not.

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    Mr Galvan said:
    May 10, 2009 at 1:17 AM

    Stupid move! how can anyone who kids look up to, do something like that, pretty dumb!

    not like he had a future in nascar anyways he sucked lol

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    Thomas Brightsen said:
    May 10, 2009 at 7:10 AM

    It sounds like everyone is assuming this was due to illegal drugs or something. Lets give the guy a chance. If it turns out to be blatant drug use, FRY HIS A--. It could also turn out to be this Claritan-d issue. I just think alot of people are jumping the gun here. Jeremy does not deserve to be bashed until we get the whole story. I do agree with NASCAR, suspend him until it gets figured out. NASCAR did explain their policy and they are sticking to it. I just think it is too early to condemn him. I hope this was an incident which was a honest mistake and get clarified, if not, bag him and tag him he is done.

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    Thomas Brightsen said:
    May 10, 2009 at 7:19 AM

    Oh, and to Mr Galvan you say how can anyone who kids look up to do something like this. Lets face it, people are people. What about the thousands of parents who do drugs and etc. I just think it is sad that we hold our sports stars to a higher standard then parents when it comes to matters like this. I can explain to my children what has happened here in NASCAR world. Who explains it to a drug addicts children that mommy or daddy is gone because they loved METH more then their children. Let's face it, it happens. IMHO we as parents should become the heros we want our children to look up to and not expect stars to be their only heros.

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    Manzy Trophy Girl said:
    May 10, 2009 at 9:55 AM

    #9 Thomas--Thank you for your comments...I heartedly agree that Jeremy DOES NOT deserve to be "bashed" until the whole story comes out...we are not judge and jury for him...there are a lot of us out there that have to take prescription medicine and also need to take Claritin (so we can breathe, for God's sake).

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    Carol Haines said:
    May 10, 2009 at 10:02 AM

    I'm not going to judge him until we know more about it. I know over the counter drugs can cause a false positive. They usually ask you if you've taken prescription or over the counter meds before doing drug tests.Jeremy has worked so hard to stay in Nascar, I don't think he'd do something that stupid. Think about it,if it was Claritin that caused the problem, a Nascar team sponsored product caused this.

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    Anonymous said:
    May 10, 2009 at 11:00 AM

    I would hold off until you throw JM under the bus. I just can't beleive that that he would throw everthing away for a buzz.. Just doesn't calculate

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    Cathy Rooks said:
    May 10, 2009 at 11:24 AM

    Well, I hope that it is just prescibed drugs and over the counter! Hey it happens! Where I work we drug test our drivers all the time and I have seen this happen. We had a driver that ate several Poppy Seed Muffins over a week and he tested postive for marijuana. We had him retested and he was cleared. I hope this is the case for Jeremy!

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    Mary Reeson said:
    May 10, 2009 at 11:33 AM

    I'm really disappointed as to how this issue was handled by the media and putting it out there before all the facts are out.
    Carl Edwards can advertise Claratin on his car but if you take it look out. Come on Nascar, that is quite a double standard.
    There are a lot of drugs that we use on a regular basis but we certainnly would not think of ourselves as being drug abusers.
    Driving with a glaring headache or even bad allergies could have an effect on your driving.
    They let them drive when suffering flu symtoms. All of these things are distractions but we all do it everyday.
    Before you tar and feather the guy let us wait and see what he was taking and why.
    Does anyone remember Ron Hornaday last year?
    There are DRUGS and then there are drugs and until we know all the facts give the guy a break!

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    Anonymous said:
    May 10, 2009 at 11:36 AM

    HOPE IT ALL WORKS OUT AND THE OTHER SIDE OF THE STORY COMES OUT AND YOU GO BACK RACIN.IVE MET YOU AND WATCHED YOU AND THE BETTER HALF ON THE RACING INDUSTRY HOME SHOWS.CANT BELIEVE THE NEGATIVE STUFF.HOPING FOR THE POSITIVE BUT ON FUTURE TEST NEGATIVE FOR MORE POSITIVE RACIN.

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    dan barnett said:
    May 10, 2009 at 11:40 AM

    NAPADAN MADE #16 COMMENT.

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    andee anderson said:
    May 10, 2009 at 12:16 PM

    I think when Nascar takes away your livlihood and your self respect, they should report what they tested positive for.ie pot,cocaine,heroine or what.

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    Jim Bayliss said:
    May 10, 2009 at 12:28 PM

    I try to stay away from ANY drugs, prescription or not, but once in a great while it is absolutely necessary, since there is so much crap going around and we are all imperfect and in a dying state. Jeremy has never been my favorite driver, but don't dislike him either. He certainly deserves a chance to PROVE what he took and IF it was for a breathing condition. I have asthma and no longer take the drugs prescribed for it as I have found herbs, etc., that work as well or better without the side effects; but that is not the "norm" in this country, so there has to be allowances for these things, or else NASCAR is wrong. Quit being a vigilante mob, folks, give the guy a chance before you hang him.

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    gwen susie said:
    May 10, 2009 at 12:54 PM

    For my earlier post on here, I would like to apologize!! At the moment I was shocked and a bit shook up too. When something comes around as, "Breaking News" it should have already been tested, and tested again and again to see what the true outcome was before doing that!! When they started calling out these names, I thought they were about to say they had been killed in a plane crash or something! I agree, they should have all the facts first!!

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    Belle Blevins said:
    May 10, 2009 at 1:03 PM

    Having been a nurse for many years,even over the counter cold or especially allergy meds will give a positive result.I think Mayfield will come out on top with this.He tries too hard to stay in the racing business to do anything to end his career.I hope this is cleared up soon and he gets back on the track.

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    Dale said:
    May 10, 2009 at 1:31 PM

    Funny how there wasn't this amount of "Wait and see" posts when it was a crew member that got suspended. Double Standard? Personally I think the announcement should wait until after all tests and investigations are done before potentially ruining someones reputation and possible livelihood.

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    Anonymous said:
    May 10, 2009 at 1:34 PM

    Just curious - are the NASCAR officials also tested, since they are on the track and in harms way?

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    ANDY GRAY said:
    May 10, 2009 at 1:40 PM

    This is the best idea NASCAR ever had! I love it. Keep going, let's get them ALL out. No reason to have them in your organization.

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    Evelyn Montonen said:
    May 10, 2009 at 2:12 PM

    I guess what's good enough for Ron Hornaday AIN'T good enough for Jeremy Mayfield, huh ???

    The second problem is that the media shoots off their BIG MOUTHS before they know what EXACTLY they are talking about. . let's just take this "BOMBSHELL" story and run with it !!! It's not just the sports media either they all do it but that doesn't make it right !!!

    I believe Jeremy is innocent and his name and reputation will be cleared and the "Powers that be" will have egg on their faces. Race fans are getting TIRED of all these knit picky rules and regulations. Mr. France will have no one to blame when the whole sport comes crashing down on his head. Are they going to ban Claritin from the track, too ??? I seriously doubt that. I don't think the fans are going to let this one slide, Brian !!! Your TV ratings are in the tank, your attendance at races is laughable so just keep running my favorite sport in the ground and see what you get, or should I say, don't get which is all those BIG BUCKS !!!

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    Ann C. Kirk said:
    May 10, 2009 at 2:18 PM

    AMEN #24

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    myrna perkins said:
    May 10, 2009 at 2:22 PM

    I am so sorry to hear about this.......he has worked so hard. I hope it is a mistake.

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    Meg said:
    May 10, 2009 at 2:30 PM

    What's up with my posts not being published again?

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    William Olson said:
    May 10, 2009 at 2:32 PM

    My question is, when I worked for a lab as a manager, it was required that any thing they may be taken be disclosed, so IF the false positive occurs, the person who requested the test can have all the information to make a decision. It is even part of the form which is completed.

    I suspect whichever lab NASCAR uses, the area is there to list any meds that are being taken.

    So, was the question asked? And if so, did Jeremy disclose the info?

    If he was asked and did not disclose the info, that is his fault whether a false positive or not.

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    William Olson said:
    May 10, 2009 at 2:39 PM

    The rest of the post should say, if NASCAR does not ask, then the blame falls on NASCAR as they are not making an informed decision and leaves them open for litigation.... but I suspect they asked him to complete that part of the form.

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    Meg said:
    May 10, 2009 at 2:43 PM

    Kick him out of NASCAR forever. Drivers know the consequences of taking banned and over-the-counter substances. If they need IV fluids, then they can go to the infield medical center and have NASCAR controlled medics treat them. I wouldn’t want my husband racing with some druggie who “slips up” .. Nope, there is zero tolerance on drugs in the sport and I hope they keep it that way. They are driving up to 170+ mph and they need 100% focus and awareness and not be harebrained . Why should they be able to take Claritin just because it’s on a car ??? So is Budweiser, Jim Beam, Miller Lite, etc… Obviously, Mayfield wasn’t interested in a NASCAR career…

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    gwen susie said:
    May 10, 2009 at 3:05 PM

    Meg... I think I know why your posts wasn't coming through after reading that! Remember innoscent(sp) until proven guilty and they have not done that yet!

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    Meg said:
    May 10, 2009 at 3:10 PM

    Yeah, we know all about that... OJ Simpson was innocent, wasn't he... People like you on the jury !!

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    Anonymous said:
    May 10, 2009 at 3:24 PM

    Jeremy has had a hard time for the past few years now. Ever since he called out Ray Everham for his affair with little teeny bopper driver. Her career went nowhere I might add. That's what caused him to lose his ride. I would do anything I could to try to help this situation. I hope the truth is being told in regards to what Jeremy is saying BUT if not - let whoever hasn't done anything wrong in the past cast the first stone and leave him alone. Hopefully all of this will be resolved to Jeremy's favor and he will be back to doing what he loves best and that is racing. I also feel for his lovely wife. I really like her personality and would be there for her as well if she needed someone to talk to.

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    gwen susie said:
    May 10, 2009 at 3:34 PM

    We will just have to wait and see I guess Meg. I don't think they could have done blood, urine test for what O.J. was accused of! They can with Jeremy Mayfield! Since you brought it up.. I have always thought O.J. was guilty just by keeping up with it on television! Just my opinion! Truce Meg!!

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    Art Sheeler said:
    May 10, 2009 at 3:49 PM

    I am really sorry to see all this bull being thrown around. I drove poffesionally before retirement and was lucky to have a company doctor fill me in on all the things that could give a positive reading,and believe me there are a lot.So the best thing is to stay away from anything that is likely to give a positive reading. I hope Jeremy made a foolish mistake and he is found not guilty. I totally agree with Evelyn.

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    Andrew Briscoe said:
    May 10, 2009 at 4:50 PM

    What I think is being missed is that Jeremy can't appeal his positive result. So it doesn't really matter whether or not it was a banned substance that led to it being a positive result, or if it was something like Claritin that gave the positive. The point is that somewhere along the line he either didn't tell NASCAR that he was taking whatever or he was taking something that he shouldn't have and just got tested at a time that it was still in his system.

    Had he really been on a couple OTC and prescription drugs, NASCAR should have known about them. Somewhere he screwed up and now he's having to pay for it.

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    Dwight Sullivan said:
    May 10, 2009 at 5:00 PM

    Let's wait til we find out what they get worked out. If in fact the drug was Clairitin-D, that manufacturer is one of the few to leave in the drug "psudeoephedrine" as a decongestant. It also happens to be an ingredient in "METH" that could easily test positive. I agree if it turns out to be something else,dumb move Mayfield. But lets get the facts before we run out and ruin a guys creditbiity on poor journalism. Nascar should release the "substance" when they release this to the media, because people instantly think the worst. I'm in your corner Jeremy as long as your clean.

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    Manzy Trophy Girl said:
    May 10, 2009 at 5:55 PM

    Agree #37--Jeremy, as long as you are clean, you bet I am in your corner...I hope it all turns out in YOUR favor.

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    greg alex said:
    May 10, 2009 at 6:39 PM

    Lets all just wait and see what happens. I sure hope he comes through this OK.

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    Jim Bayliss said:
    May 10, 2009 at 6:47 PM

    Truce, smuce! It is quite plain to see WHY #31's posts were not allowed. Maybe SHE is on something, or is it just PMS? - - - Claritin IS a legal drug for those with allergies. It even sponsor's my favorite current driver. And Carl even admits to using it so he can have a life and be able to drive BETTER. Even at 170 mph or even at 200 mph. - - - IF it is something like Claritin, AND it is legal, then I think Jeremy SHOULD be reinstated. THAT is MY opinion, but it is a REASONABLE opinion.

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    Ann C. Kirk said:
    May 10, 2009 at 7:00 PM

    I work in the office of a towing company. Even though we do not drive the trucks, we have access to the keys for all the trucks, so we have to take a drug test. On the lab slip all medications that we take are listed, that includes vitamins. I assume that applies to the drivers and crew members. I hope this applies to the NASCAR officials since they are in a very dangerout situation. Let's all save judgement until we get the entire story. I am sure we all would want that courtsey.

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    Ryan Whitaker said:
    May 10, 2009 at 7:10 PM

    Hope it works out for Jeremy. I have taken Dt's before and asked the sampler should I list certain things, and more times than not they would say no to OTC stuff. I wouldnt know what is in each one, as JM likely didnt either. He may have asked and was told no by the sampler its possible. Where has it been said he was on Clariton?

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    Jeffery Gordon said:
    May 10, 2009 at 7:39 PM

    I would like to think Jeremy just had a false positive result on the test due to a sinus med like Claritin (and that he isn't really that stupid to flaunt NASCARs drug testing policy), so isn't it likely that this sort of result would have shown up before for other drivers? Maybe Carl Edwards?, he even advertises it on TV.

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    Jeffery Gordon said:
    May 10, 2009 at 7:42 PM

    It is a bit disappointing that Jeremy's web site doesn't even address the issue... http://www.jeremymayfield.com/

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    debra bates said:
    May 10, 2009 at 8:04 PM

    I'm with you #43 I haven't seen any wheres, where its says it was Claritan-D. I wonder what the other crew members were taking that were also suspended?

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    gwen susie said:
    May 10, 2009 at 9:02 PM

    The only time I heard Claritin-D mentioned was after the breaking news was over and Darrel Waltrip said that Carl Edwards had even asked NASCAR if he could use Claritin-D. That was all I heard said about it.

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    terri hepler said:
    May 10, 2009 at 9:07 PM

    Kudos to NASCAR there is no room for drugs in racing! Sorry for Jeremy...but he should have used his head before using whatever it was he had taken! At the speeds they travel there is NO room for ANY kind of drugs.

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    w coleman said:
    May 10, 2009 at 10:02 PM

    if it comes out its only claiton,nascar or claiton will be hit with a big suit for ruining his reputation because its ruined either way.

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    Jim Bayliss said:
    May 10, 2009 at 10:35 PM

    Meg, I can smell you all the way from here.

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    Gladys Bedwell said:
    May 10, 2009 at 11:12 PM

    You people who pass judgement before all the facts are in just make me sick. You are suppose to be innocent until proven guilty. If Jeremy is in the wrong after everything is said and done then NASCAR will deal with it and so will Jeremy.

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    Marie Edwards said:
    May 10, 2009 at 11:59 PM

    Just because some of us need prescription medications to be able to breathe (Asthmatics), keep from having a stroke (high blood pressure) or a heart attack--DOES NOT MAKE US STRUNG OUT ON DRUGS. Get your facts straight there, Meg. I have Asthma and need 2-3 meds to keep BREATHING. I have allergies which exacerbate (AGGRAVATE) my asthma. I am not "strung-out" on drugs. Does wanting to LIVE make me a freaking junkie? How about me judging you by your comments? Would you like me to tell you I know for a fact you’re an IDIOT because of your comments? NO you wouldn’t like that. Quit pre-judging people. It will come out what it was when he releases the information. By the way, how do you know so much about Carl's medical conditions? Are you the nurse at his doctor’s office? If so, giving out his information violates HIPPA. Remember he is married to a doctor. And, if he does take Claritin, so what? Now excuse me while I take my RESCUE INHALER to BREATHE.

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    Marie Edwards said:
    May 11, 2009 at 12:09 AM

    By the way, if Carl claimed to take it and didn't and it was found out--that would be deemed as FALSE ADVERTISEMENT, and lawsuits would ensue. Don't you think Carl, Roush-Fenway Racing & Claritin hadn't thought about that? For crying out loud, I wouldn't recommend something I didn't use. Besides, I have used it--it's non-drowsy and it really helps the allergies. Driving with your head all plugged up cause of your allergies isn't fun, nor is it safe.

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    Jim Bayliss said:
    May 11, 2009 at 1:53 AM

    Very good Marie. Give it to her. Maybe she will come back a little more mild when her "time" is over. LOL.

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    Marie Edwards said:
    May 11, 2009 at 3:15 AM

    LOL. Thank you, Jim, glad you liked it. I just find it so irritating that some people get so caught up in something and they forget to think their comments through. I like Jeremy and have knowledge of how drug tests work. I sincerely hope it is nothing "serious" and that he and NASCAR can remedy this. My Asthma inhaler could even be on their "banned substance" list as it is considered an inhaled "steroid". My Prednisone is a steroid, but without those two drugs, I don't breathe. I don't consider needing something to survive being "strung out". I hope in the future she thinks her comments through before posting them. Perhaps that is why some of them weren't posted or were deleted.

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    Marie Edwards said:
    May 11, 2009 at 3:28 AM

    Believe it or not two drugs combined together can make a "false" positive or create a drug in your system (or at best, create the "appearance" of a drug"). Here is a disgusting but true statement of an example: "If the diabetic also has a yeast infection, a bladder infection or another bacterial infection, the yeast or bacteria may start to feed on the glucose. Yeast and bacteria produce ethanol as a byproduct when feeding off of sugars. (This is also the same process used to make alcohol in the first place. Kind of fun to think that every time you have a drink you're gulping down a whole slew of yeast droppings.) In any case, this yeast-byproduct, ethanol, is what is tested for in the alcohol urine test. So yes, if a diabetic has the right sort of bacterial or yeast infection, they can test positive for alcohol even if they have never had a drop of alcohol in their life". Great thing to think about, huh? Just a little "FYI".

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    Marie Edwards said:
    May 11, 2009 at 3:35 AM

    Try this article on "poppy seeds" [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poppy] and look under "False positive drug tests". Believe it or not, even poppy seeds in the right combination can give a "false" positive on opiate testing; althought it depends on the labs & levels. Something to think about.

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    Meg said:
    May 11, 2009 at 9:33 AM

    Such lame comments. Next we will hear that Jeremy inhaled chemicals after his wife mixed cleaners while scrubbing the bathroom floor on her hands and knees… Ever read over the counter medicine side effects ? May cause drowsiness, dizziness, headache, loss of appetite, stomach upset, vision changes, irritability, dry mouth and nose, etc… Addictions to alcohol, cigarettes, and illicit drugs are among our countries most serious public health issues. Addiction to steroids may also be the most pressing issue facing modern day sports. Symptoms of withdrawal includes depression. Bottom line, if they aren’t healthy enough to race without taking steroids, prescription, or over-the-counter medications (that enable them to “breathe” and “function”), then they need find a new profession. Maybe Jeremy could wash haulers or something. NASCAR only needs 43 clean healthy drivers and this country has plenty of guys who don’t take drugs. ZERO tolerance for drugs in this sport. You have one shot.. Mayfield blew his chance a long time ago !

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    Marie Edwards said:
    May 11, 2009 at 10:37 AM

    Just because one takes medications to breathe or for other health issues does not make them unfit to drive a race car or any car for that matter. It doesn't make them "unclean" or entirely "unhealthy". That is why you go through the "adjustment" phase of medication therapy. I have taken Asthma & allergy meds and have driver. I have a spotless record behind the wheel. That being said perhaps all people who are on any form of medication shouldn't work in any job, should sit on their butts and collect from the government in the form of disability. But, then the healthy people wouldn't like that either. At least Jeremy and other drivers are attempting to take care of themselves and not relying on the government's meager hand outs. Perhaps we should wait for the entire story to see what is going on and to pass judgements, for those who like doing so.

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    Marie Edwards said:
    May 11, 2009 at 10:40 AM

    By the way, I have never suffered withdrawal symptoms from stopping my Asthma or allergy meds. I can stop at any time; of course if I want to keep living I won't. The only reason I get depressed is when I have a severe Asthma attack and realize I could stop breathing, lol. Am I allowed to be depressed when I start thinking I could die from my condition?

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    Marie Edwards said:
    May 11, 2009 at 10:47 AM

    My comments are based on scientific fact and medical knowledge. Both my mother and myself have worked in a hospital setting, my mother is still employed at a hospital. I was merely giving examples that not all "positive" drug tests are what they seem. I could test positive for steroids because of Prednisone and Ventolin. Does that mean I took them illegally? No. Not at all. "In a statement provided by Mayfield's team manager, he stated that a combination of a prescribed medicine and an over-the-counter medicine reacted together and resulted in a positive drug test." That quote has nothing to do with cigarettes, alcohol or ILLEGAL substances. If you're prescribed something--it is legal. End of story. And, it is legal to take OTC (over the counter) meds with prescription drugs. WHICH, IN SOME CASES could produce a chemical reaction in your body that would APPEAR to be something else. I hope that clears up the confusion.

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    Betty Stoneman said:
    May 11, 2009 at 11:54 AM

    I don't know this Meg person, but I certainly am glad I don't have to live up to her standards! Mayfield has been in the sport for a long time. I have never been a fan of his, but I do find it hard to believe that he is so stupid as to deliberately take a forbidden drug while attempting another try to be in NASCAR. If this is true, then so be it, but if is a legal drug prescribed for him, it should be so acknowledged by the powers that be. I myself take numerous prescriptions to stay up and alive at this stage of my life and I would not appreciate people like Meg telling me I should leave off my meds and just go ahead and die!

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    Meg said:
    May 11, 2009 at 12:34 PM

    Not saying that you need to give up your drugs, Stoneman. Knock yourself out! I'm just saying that I don't want you to drive 170 MPH beside my husband whose live could depend on your instability and control of a race car.. Drugs and racing don't mix..GET IT NOW ?

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    Jim Bayliss said:
    May 11, 2009 at 12:51 PM

    Oh, Meg, is YOUR husband one of the Cup drivers we are talking about here??? - - - WHICH one?. Did a driver get into your husband at one time so now you are mad at ALL drivers? OR what?

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    Jim Bayliss said:
    May 11, 2009 at 12:57 PM

    Well, here goes again. The page re-juvinated itself JUST as I was sending off a post. Don't remember all I wrote, but one thing is that it appears MEG needs to THINK about other people and their feelings a little. NOT everyone is the same. NO two people are alike. We are ALL imperfect and different chemicals affect us all differently. ANd neither the medical establishment, NOR NASCAR has all the answers. AND NONE of them are God. Neither are you Meg. - - - I HAD to take several asthma medicines for several years, until I discovered the salt pipe, so haven't used the prescription stuff for over two years now. BUT I could still drive fine while taking them. As a matter of fact IF I didn't have them at the time, I probably would have crashed a few times when I had an attack right then. - - - So PLEASE Meg and others without any compassion for others, THINK before you write. IF Jeremy was on something illegal, then he deserves to be banned. If not, he doesn't.

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    Sharleen Snygg said:
    May 11, 2009 at 1:16 PM

    The sport is dangerous enough, they don't need drivers that have dulled their thinking and reaction time, and maybe even fall asleep, they would really have to be drugged to do that! Good job NASCAR

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    Dale said:
    May 11, 2009 at 1:26 PM

    Wow Meg, so I guess I should stop taking my diabetes medications for your benefit? Please explain how my legally prescribed diabetes meds affect my ability to drive or do anything in my daily life?

    I will be so happy when you get a little older and have to take something. When that happens, please do not take any medications required to keep you alive as frankly we don't need people like you hanging around.

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    Cathy Rooks said:
    May 11, 2009 at 2:18 PM

    This is my 3rd post and the more I think about this I more I sway toward this has to be illegal drugs. I feel sure that NASCAR is testing on a 10 panel drug screen and they are looking for marjauna, opiates, barbs and that sort of thing. Claratin D is over the counter and that is not what they are testing for! I am sorry but I feel there is more than we are hearing.

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    Johnny Come Lately said:
    May 11, 2009 at 2:30 PM

    I'm buying the domain name: www.meg-sucks.com. Who's with me? I'd also like to tell Meg to go down to CVS and buy 500mg tablets of Anti-Idiot. They are sold over the counter.

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    Johnny Come Lately said:
    May 11, 2009 at 2:32 PM

    Meg....you're husband does not go 170mph. Please.

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    Bad medicine said:
    May 11, 2009 at 3:58 PM

    To Cathy Rooks

    your post is not factually correct. You could not have had a fellow employee test positive for marijuana because he ate poppy seed muffins. That is impossible as poppy seed will make you test positive for OPIATES. Completely different, marijuana has no opiates.

    If your employee friend is telling you that they are lying and the employer will know this right off the bat.

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    Meg said:
    May 11, 2009 at 6:30 PM

    Dale, among other things, having diabetes increases fatigue, irritability, and blurry vision… I wouldn’t want you driving my car if you had diabetes.. How do you feel with you have low blood sugar ?? Do you think you could just pull in and have a little shot of orange juice to get you back on track during a race ? Stop acting like the moron that you are and just accept the fact that your boy, Mayfield, is a druggie. Personally, I don’t care if you all take drugs or if you all want to share them with each other. However, when it comes to NASCAR drivers, they had better come up clean when administered a drug test.. Bye bye Jeremy !! Both Christina and Ray must really be smiling this week !!

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    Marie Edwards said:
    May 11, 2009 at 7:03 PM

    As far as the "symptoms" of diabetes, if properly treated, they don't exhibit symptoms, especially when it is controlled. I am sure any diabetic driver would know when they are fit to drive, and wouldn't risk being on the track if they couldn't. Each diabetic reacts differently though. Also, in some states you can not discriminate in hiring based on someone's medical condition. Diabetics drive cars all the time in worse conditions (like on the freeway)--some are UPS drivers, Fed Ex drivers and even airline pilots (in the air you can't just pull over if youre having a problem). I am sure if one of the drivers had diabetes, they would have back up plan in place, as they do when they have the flu. And yes, even a swig of orange juice could get them back on track.

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    Marie Edwards said:
    May 11, 2009 at 7:11 PM

    And for the record, I am not a drug user--I don't do coke/pot/marijuana or heroin. I take prescription medications to control my Asthma so I can live a normal life; Asthma is a breathing condition--you can't breathe, nothing matters. I have driven during an attack and remained alert and focused, I have driven after taking medication--remained alert and focused--my condition does not impair my driving in any way. I wish it could be cured, cause the cost of medication is way too high. BUT...that being said...If it was an ILLEGAL SUBSTANCE HE INJESTED, FINE--he screwed up, ban him and forget about it. IF IT WAS A CHEMICAL REACTION CAUSED BY A COMBINATION OF LEGAL & PRESCRIBED MEDICATIONS, NASCAR needs to review their policy, retest him in 30 days, then reinstate him. Sometimes, in an effort to do the right thing, it's done the wrong way. But until we have all the facts, let's remember innocent until proven guilty....it applies to all.

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    Jim Bayliss said:
    May 11, 2009 at 9:28 PM

    Amen, Marie.

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    Bernie said:
    May 11, 2009 at 10:30 PM

    Again, I think the media has gotten us all wound up prematurely.

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    Marie Edwards said:
    May 11, 2009 at 11:06 PM

    Another point that needs to be made is what kind of test was it? Urine, Blood or Hair? Hair will detail drug use for at least 3-6 monthes while Urine can be misleading. Also on NASCAR.com it says both tests came back psitive--the intial test and the secondary one; BUT THEY USED THE SAME SAMPLE TWICE, of course it will have the same results. Why not give him a 30 day suspension, re-test using blood, hair & urine; then make a decision where to go from there--rehab or reinstatement. That would be the most logical and legal course of action to take.

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