Can I donate blood if I smoke cannabis??

Answer 1

As far as I know it's only injected drugs which instantly removes you from potential donor lists.

I just went through the UK Blood service website (and they're very strict about who they allow), and did the eligibility test, and none of the questions were related to smoking drugs.

To me, it's no worse than smoking normal cigarettes, or drinking alcohol. I'd go and ask at your local centre, or call them, to get a definite answer.

Edit - ah, you look British from your answers elsewhere. Try this number, they'll tell you all you need to know - 0845 7 711 711 (National Blood Service).

Answer 2

Yes. The American Red Cross does not ask any questions about smoking cannabis. See:

http://www.bloodcenters.org/donating/blood.htm

for a list of exclusions.

The exact text is:

"RECREATIONAL DRUG USE (by injection): Having injected yourself with drugs not prescribed by a physician."


If the Red Cross doesn't ask the question, it is not an important criteria. But the questions they do ask? They are very important to answer truthfully.

Your blood is tested at every blood donation, that is what those little test tube samples they collect at the start are used for.

The conditions the Red Cross are extremely senstiive about are HIV and mad cow disease, and transmitting the infection before you test positive on a blood test.

Hence all the personal questions about iv drug use, male on male sex, being in jail more than 72 hours, travel to Europe and Africa, etc., etc.

Answer 3

stable on you for donating =] I stay in New Zealand too. i'm no longer able to donate because of the fact of my well-being circumstances, so I thank you =] on the NZ Blood website that's what it says under drugs- in case you have injected drugs that weren't prescribed by skill of a physician or inhaled (snorted) cocaine or different drugs you won't be able to provide blood now or at any time interior the destiny. somebody who's under the effect of drugs or alcohol won't be able to donate blood because of the fact the drug could influence potential to comprehend and answer the donor questionnaire and assertion, and to tolerate 470mL blood withdrawal. So it says no longer something approximately cannabis and it would not say something approximately giving it a week. i do no longer advise smoking in any respect, yet once you are going to thrill don't be under the effect on a similar time as donating. it particularly is probable maximum suitable to do what the nurse shows nevertheless. stable success =] ....

Answer 4

Give up the weed before it rots your brain!

THC is broken down in the processing of blood by the body so a recipient wouldn't get high but all the other contaminants would not be good for a recipient poorly enough to need a transfusion!

Answer 5

A) A drug test is performed prior to donation- so no, you would not be considered a good candidate for donation

B) Whenever I donate blood, usually after someone has thrown a punch into my face, I am high. So, while answer A is correct, answer B should be interpreted as you should never donate blood while either sober or clean. Get high first- you'll enjoy the wait so much more.

Answer 6

You may get through the screening by lying, because they are pretty desperate to get more blood donors. But would you really be happy giving your blood to somebody else if you knew about your deception, which might be harmful to whoever ends up with that bit of you inserted into them without their consent?

Answer 7

Well, it might be kind of hard lighting the bong when one of your arms is hooked up to the needle, but a joint should work OK if they don't mind smoking in the clinic.

Answer 8

When you register the first time you go to give blood you have to fill in a form declaring you are drug free, they also take a sample of your blood.

Answer 9

haha..nice try but no..
they perform blood tests before donation.

Answer 10

Not if you are honest. One of the screening questions is about illegal drug use. If you lie, you probably can. If you tell the truth, nope.