Should I tell my doctors that I abused drugs in the past?!
Question: Should I tell my doctors that I abused drugs in the past.?
I used Ecstasy, Cocaine and I smoked a lot of weed for a long time. I've been clean for 3 years now. Should I still make my doctors aware of the drugs I used or no.?Health Question & Answer
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Perhaps the ecstasy , if the symptoms you have are related to depression or serotonin.
Cocaine , only if you were a hard and long user.
Although doctors for the most part don't care what you've done . They just want the help to diagnose . They won't rat you out to the police ,if that's what you are worried about.
I used to drink pretty hard , and that is a major factor when determining the course of treatment for several of my ailments. I'd be doing myself a disservice by omitting that info.Health Question & Answer
Cocaine , only if you were a hard and long user.
Although doctors for the most part don't care what you've done . They just want the help to diagnose . They won't rat you out to the police ,if that's what you are worried about.
I used to drink pretty hard , and that is a major factor when determining the course of treatment for several of my ailments. I'd be doing myself a disservice by omitting that info.Health Question & Answer
Definitely do. You wouldn't expect a mechanic to repair your car properly if you didn't tell him all of what was not working well.
A physician needs to know the whole story, not just to arrive at a correct diagnosis, but also to prescribe the best treatment. Past drug use, even minimal, can affect choice of treatment.Health Question & Answer
A physician needs to know the whole story, not just to arrive at a correct diagnosis, but also to prescribe the best treatment. Past drug use, even minimal, can affect choice of treatment.Health Question & Answer
You could, by law they can't share the information. But if you haven't used drugs in 3 years then nothing is in your system to hinder another drug that may be prescribed. That's really the only reason they ask.
The people on this site like to assume that all drugs are bad no matter what. Sad pathetic people.Health Question & Answer
The people on this site like to assume that all drugs are bad no matter what. Sad pathetic people.Health Question & Answer
Yes, you should, if you have to have surgery in the future, this could BADLY affect your health and something could happen if they inject you with something, or perform something on you,
3 YEARS does not make it go away.Health Question & Answer
3 YEARS does not make it go away.Health Question & Answer
Absolutely!! Drugs can have a lasting effect and if you run into health problems in the future, the Doctor will have a better idea of how to diagnose you.Health Question & Answer
You should, yes. Unless it was recreational and you were not addicted. If you were, then you should.
I'm an alcoholic in recovery and I do.Health Question & Answer
I'm an alcoholic in recovery and I do.Health Question & Answer
Absolutely, it can help when it comes to determining issues involving your health. It might be hard to tell them, but it'll be worth it.Health Question & Answer
If you have a health question related to drugs, yes. They can't report you for it - it's part of your confidentiality.Health Question & Answer
Yes, if it's something they want to know it's probably important, and they are bound by law to now report you, so no worries.Health Question & Answer
Yes, you should always tell you doctor information like this. It will help them give you the proper care you need. He won't judge you in any way. Health Question & Answer
Not necessary.Health Question & Answer
you should tell the doc besides he probably took more than you didHealth Question & Answer
YES I always doHealth Question & Answer
why bring doubt into the dr.'s mind .? i wouldn't mention it myself.
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