Not everyone in Salem supported the witch trials. Wealthy farmer John Proctor sternly denounced the proceedings and warned against listening to the young girls.
Amphetamines - Substances or Conditions which can cause false positives. Ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, propylephedrine, phenylephrine, or desoxyephedrine (Nyquil, Contact, Sudafed, Allerest, Tavist-D, Dimetapp, etc) Phenegan-D, Robitussin Cold and Flu, Vicks Nyquil Over-the-counter diet aids with phenylpropanolamine (Dexatrim, Accutrim)
Anti-Parkinson Medications: Women who are taking anti-Parkinson medications should keep in mind that these medications increase the levels of HCG in urine and can cause a false positive pregnancy test. Some of the most common drugs used to treat Parkinson's include tyrosine, phenylalanine, and anticholinergics such as scopolamine and benztropine.