Medical Examination and Recreational Drug Use.

[McHoagie]

Hey there,

I've just received my ITA, (good luck to everyone who missed it so far), and am looking into booking the required medical examination.

This is a bit of a sensitive issue, but I figured I'd check those of you that have a bit more experience than me.


Now, while my general health shouldn't be an issue, I've recently started using testosterone enanthate for personal use.

I know that medical exam does usually not include drug tests per-se, and similar to marijuana personal use of drugs shouldn't be an issue as long
as the rest of your health falls in the government guidelines.

Frankly, my question is if a physician would indicate if illegal substances were traceable in someones body.

 

[DelPiero07]

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/does-a-canadian-immigration-medical-exam-include-drug-testing-t86263.0.html

 

[McHoagie]

So, no testing for drugs unless anything indicates substance abuse.

Thanks for the help, I should've done more research.

 

[mgnlky]

I'll preface this by saying I'm not in the medical field, but I'm not sure a blood test will show the use.

Looking at my medical report they emailed me, it looks like they only really tested for HIV and Syphilis. I can't see them testing for steroids, and I can't see the doctor indicating it. However, I was asked by the doctor about any medications - prescribed or otherwise - I take.

 

[McHoagie]

I contacted two physicians and received two replies.

A: Anything that I'd declare would have to be represented in the report.

B: It should "not affect my medical".


I suppose if they aren't really looking for recreational drug use in general, such as cocaine, weed, etc., the legal possession for personal of a drug should be fine too.

It's just that there isn't any real info on the matter.