Joe Btfsplk
Well-known member
"Do you use recreational drugs?"
This question is frequently asked on a form or in person in a medical situation. I have smoked reefer for years. Back in the 70's or 80's I read to never admit to marijuana use because I'd be labeled a drug addict, thereby severally limiting medical pain meds and anesthesia, in other words, lesser effective. I answer no to recreational use, I don't see marijuana as interacting negatively with other medical drugs.
I've been in severe pain situations and injuries. I was given heavy-duty knock-out IV's (Fentanyl and Dilaudid) and opioids (Oxycodone and Hydrocodone), no questions asked. I used them as directed, no nonsense. I was too much in agony to care if I could get off on them. I have no idea what route would have been taken if I were branded a drug addict for smoking dope.
Supposedly the recreational drugs question is to warn the health officials about the bad effects of drug mixing. I don't trust it. I'm from the era of "get those marijuana smokers".
I like to be upfront with those tending my health, but this situation is sketchy. I am not in a marijuana friendly state.
"Do you use any recreational drugs"
"You are asking me if I commit crimes."
That is my interpretation.
I'm uncomfortable about this police/medical alliance. Something is just not right.
This question is frequently asked on a form or in person in a medical situation. I have smoked reefer for years. Back in the 70's or 80's I read to never admit to marijuana use because I'd be labeled a drug addict, thereby severally limiting medical pain meds and anesthesia, in other words, lesser effective. I answer no to recreational use, I don't see marijuana as interacting negatively with other medical drugs.
I've been in severe pain situations and injuries. I was given heavy-duty knock-out IV's (Fentanyl and Dilaudid) and opioids (Oxycodone and Hydrocodone), no questions asked. I used them as directed, no nonsense. I was too much in agony to care if I could get off on them. I have no idea what route would have been taken if I were branded a drug addict for smoking dope.
Supposedly the recreational drugs question is to warn the health officials about the bad effects of drug mixing. I don't trust it. I'm from the era of "get those marijuana smokers".
I like to be upfront with those tending my health, but this situation is sketchy. I am not in a marijuana friendly state.
"Do you use any recreational drugs"
"You are asking me if I commit crimes."
That is my interpretation.
I'm uncomfortable about this police/medical alliance. Something is just not right.
